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Mercedes-Benz Glk350 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Glk350 from 2006 to 2015: 904 owner complaints and 28 recalls across 9 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (241), 2012 (167), 2013 (137). Best fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (2015).

Mercedes-Benz Glk350
Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags620
Fuel & propulsion72
Electrical36
Steering34
Other / unknown32
Brakes31
Body & structure27
Suspension25

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200602–
200705–
200801–
2010524118
2011413318
2012416718
2013613721
2014510422
2015411422

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Glk350?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (241), 2012 (167), 2013 (137).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Glk350 had?

Across 2006–2015, NHTSA lists 28 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).