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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (21%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
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| Mercedes-Benz GLK in North Dakota, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201479000 mi | Rear window wiper | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alabama, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201218200 mi | Windshield washer fluid reservoir developed a leak. | ||
| Nov 201325000 mi | windshield washer pump was replaced | ||
| Mar 201427000 mi | drivers side low beam headlight burned out; no crack in lens | ||
| Sep 201435000 mi | Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. | ||
| Feb 201765000 miUS $45 | Replaced driver side lower beam headlight | ||
| Jan 201875000 miUS $180 | Replace passenger side low beam headlight; FOURTH time. | ||
| Jul 201880000 miUS $135 | replaced passenger side low beam headlight | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 20101300 mi | Rear passenger door latch would sometimes fail to engage when door was closed. Outside handle was sticking in the open position. | ||
| Dec 20119000 mi | Rear passenger door lock solenoid went bad. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201338000 mi | right front headlight inop, replaced gratis under cpo warranty | ||
| Mar 201448000 mi | left front headlight bulb replaced gratis under warranty | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Nov 201329000 mi | Headlight (pass) not functioning | ||
| Apr 201433000 mi | Driver side headlight out | ||
| Jun 201788000 miUS $1000 | The steering wheel lock which unlocks when the key is initially insert into the dash. The motor for that steering wheel lock was faulty. Had to replace, and the labor to get to it was expensive The key receiver on the dash came apart and fell into the dash. | ||
| May 2018112250 miUS $750 | The rear back door latch stopped working. I’m tired of the small electronic items breaking on this car. Useless auto features that break and cost too much to fix. | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201775640 miC $300 | Replaced ripped vinyl seat cover | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201434000 mi | High pitch noise at high RPM gear changes | ||
| Jul 201546300 mi | Buzzing rattle from exhaust around 2100 RPM, found left muffler at fault. Replaced muffler | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 20128300 mi | Paint on lower panel of rocker panel came off. The dealer had tried to repair it with a quick paint job, it recurred within a couple of weeks. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and they agreed to repair it again using more effective procedures. | ||
| Mar 201424000 mi | The emission sensor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201213000 mi | The sunroof would not open or close properly. Dealer said it was a software re-programming problem. They re-programmed the car and issue fixed. | ||
| Aug 201217700 mi | I was having a knocking noise as I would go over bumps and make sharp turns. It apparently was a loose nut on the stabilizer bar. It got fixed only after they told me they could not find a problem and I insisted they look at it again. The tail gate was making a loud noise when it opened. They reprogrammed the software and the problem disappeared. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in West Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201113000 mi | Discovered that dealer had overfilled engine with oil at 10K service. Had oil level corrected. | ||
| Dec 201223000 mi | Tailgate wiper motor quit working. Dealer replaced wiper motor under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201332800 mi | Window washer pump stopprd working. Dealer found that wiring to pump had frayed, and replaced part of wiring harness. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201114880 mi | Driver's side front seat - motor gearing for adjusting seat broke. Seat was usable but seat back was a bit wobbly and couldn't be fully reclineed. Entire seat back needed replacement. | ||
| Sep 201220460 mi | Noticed noise from power steering, checked fluid, level was low. Reported to dealer, shop diagnosed loss of fluid and found bearing leak at power steering pump. Pump replaced under warranty | ||
| Dec 201331000 mi | Failed thermostat replaced under warranty | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jul 20113200 mi | two problems - Faulty Satellite radio antenna / electrical connection => replaced the antenna - Rear fog light faulty electrical connection => changed the entire housing | ||
| Dec 201211000 mi | Engine constantly running in rich mixture mode due to faulty temperature sensor. Car was repaired under warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201116120 mi | Windshield washer reservoir was leaking - replaced rubber seal around the heater module for the windshield washer fluid. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Utah, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Check engine light came on, thermostat replaced under warranty, no further issues. | ||
| Oct 201631200 mi | Check engine light came on again. Radiator sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 201215900 mi | Noticed a loud "humming" noise from front of vehicle. Took it in and it was diagnosed with a failing left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201323000 mi | Vents below navigation screen stopped blowing air. Part replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201423600 mi | Weather stripping inside front passenger door became compromised, replaced. | ||
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