2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class problems and repair histories that follow it.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 18 GLK-Classes, 9.3 months of data per GLK-Class, average 14500 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 GLK-Classes, 9.3 months of data per GLK-Class, average 14500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 3300 | 0 | two problems - Faulty Satellite radio antenna / electrical connection => replaced the antenna - Rear fog light faulty electrical connection => changed the entire housing |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Engine constantly running in rich mixture mode due to faulty temperature sensor. Car was repaired under warranty. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 18500 | 0 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir developed a leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 1500 | 0 | Rear passenger door latch would sometimes fail to engage when door was closed. Outside handle was sticking in the open position. |
| Dec | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Rear passenger door lock solenoid went bad. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Tailgate wiper motor quit working. Dealer replaced wiper motor under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 16300 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 14880 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 20460 | 0 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 25420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 8700 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 16120 | 0 | Windshield washer reservoir was leaking - replaced rubber seal around the heater module for the windshield washer fluid. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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