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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Passenger side low beam headlight went out and was repaired / replaced by dealership. |
| 32000 mi | Left Low Beam Head Lamp replaced (<10 minutes) |
| 18000 mi | Electrical connection to rear door went out. Repaired after 1 day in shop and complimentary loaner. |
| 6000 mi | Rear hatch went up 3 inches and then back down. |
| 33000 mi US $500 |
Replace Battery |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi | Radio and display would randomly refuse to power on. Fixed by software update. |
| 60000 mi | Bluetooth failing to pair. |
| 30700 mi | Nav Screen failed, replaced under warranty |
| 29000 mi | COMAND Controller failed; rotational inputs to joystick failed to register |
| 25000 mi | Needed to replace right side low beam. Covered under warranty. Quick and easy. |
| 35000 mi | Satellite radio reception was intermittent. My BMW has no issues sitting next to it in the driveway so I knew it wasn't a reception problem. Dealer tried software update, didn't fix it. Replaced the antenna under warranty. 100% Fixed now. |
| 47940 mi | Turn signal problem - replaced components inside steering column under warranty |
| 57660 mi C $500 |
Replace electric motor for drivers side window. |
| 20200 mi | TPMS malfunction light came on - simply needed a software update |
| 28000 mi | No alarm when a door was not closed. Alarm activates only when vehicle is in motion, +/- 5MPH, then entire dashboard turns red with text alarm message and vehicle outline with door indicated. |
| 29000 mi US $1000 |
AC drain mount disconnected causing water damage to interior of vehicle. |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
Brake wear sensor replaced (front) |
| 77820 mi | The car did not recognize the keys. Dealer said it had to do with the steering wheel lock |
| 54000 mi | The driver's side door lock actuator stopped working. It was repaired under extended warranty and we were given a loaner vehicle. |
| 113200 mi US $160 |
Aging battery failed and needed replacement |
| 47120 mi C $612 |
Drivers door lock actuator needs to be replaced as door will not lock except manually. Since it's $700 to fix, I can live with it. |
| 51460 mi C $160 |
Took car in for oil change and asked about door lock not working.They said it was the actuator and would cost $770.00 plus tax but service manager said as a good will gesture they would pay 80%,so I am quite happy to pay the remaining 20%. |
| 6000 mi | No audio intermittently |
| 18000 mi | battery dead cruise control failure |
| 2000 mi | Air conditioner controller wouldn't retain settings. Module replaced. Tailgate intermittently started reversing direction before fully open. Dealer "adjusted" and now seems to work OK. |
| 5000 mi | Windshield washer stopped spraying fluid. Motor defective/replaced. |
| 22700 mi | Airbag deployment computer failed with resulting "Immediate service required" warning. Dealer recommended not driving the vehicle (safety issue). Took three days to get the part + 2½ hours to install. Dealer provided a free loaner. |
| 14000 mi | The rear hatch (electrically driven) does not open fully when the button is pushed. This happens about 2/3 of the time. Of course, the dealer said that they could not duplicate the problem. |
| 31000 mi | Rear gate motor would not open gate more than half of the times the switch was activated. The motor was replaced and the gate now works properly. |
| 31000 mi | headlight failed - replaced under warranty |
| 54000 mi US $40 |
headlight burned out. 3rd time, first two were covered under warranty |
| 123000 mi US $320 |
Battery would not take a charge, it was replaced |
| 36000 mi | Car did not start. Gave it it's best shot but not enough amps. Called service and they sent a guy out to give me a jump, then I took it in and they replace battery under orig warranty. |
| 12000 mi | Problems with Park Tronic and heated seats. Dealer said it was normal. I explained the rental MB I had none of the issues. Was told you cannot compare vehicles. |
| 6360 mi | Tailgate cluch motor slips. Motor was replaced. |
| 12400 mi | Intermittent problems with blank Nav. display, no audio, driver door and rear door power locks do not work. Currently, car is in shop for last 4 days. Needing parts that are back ordered. Power-Lock assemblies for driver door and rear passenger door were replaced. |
| 15500 mi | Integrated Nav.phone and radio display was replaced. |
| 16600 mi | Occasional intermittent problem with Power Rear Lift Gate. It does not open completely. Solenoid chatters and the gate unlocks. It has to be manually opened with the push button. Keyless pushbutton start feature occasionally does not work. "Key Not Detected" message shows even though the key is in the pocket.Vehicle will start with key. Have replaced battery in the key.Still unable to solve the issue. |
| 16200 mi US $240 |
Battery wouldn't hold a charge |
| 28700 mi | front headlight lamp, rear headlight lamp, licence plate lamp, |
| 31700 mi | Also the washer fluid reservoir had to be replaced, the check washer fluid light wouldn't go out. |
| 39000 mi US $28 |
Replace 2 headlights |
| 60000 mi US $750 |
Hazard flasher works sporadically. Dealer said loose wire was repaired, but still not fixed. |
| 80500 mi US $150 |
Replace 4-way flasher switch |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Front passenger window was not rolling all the way down into the door. They said it was fixed after keeping it for two days but it still isn't completely fixed |
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