2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Mercedes-Benz GLK 2013

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (17%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56420 mi

C $4700
Replaced diesel NOx sensors (2), temperature sensor,  adblue dosing valve. 
27900 mi

C $1000
turbo hoses replaced 
56730 mi

C $900
Discovered a faulty O2 sensor. After discovering it would cost nearly $1,000 after labour to fix I called MB head office to express my disappointment that such a part would last such a short time. MB agreed to cover the part despite no warranty! 
56730 mi

C $1100
Soot particulate sensor 
58020 mi

C $1100
Add blue delivery line with heating element both needed replacement. Exhaust pipe has rotted out beneath clamp and near engine block. The dealership has welded the exhaust pipe together as a temporary fix while requesting Germany to build a new exhaust pipe (front two sections). It should be here in approximately 2 - 4 weeks. 
41540 mi Soot sensor 
52700 mi Low or near zero engine power 
71300 mi DEF heater line replaced after CEL indicator ( heater shorted out ) - heater line replaced failed within one year, second covered under part warrenty 
125860 mi

C $1800
High pressure fuel line rupture. Parts was $400, 9 hours of labour to remove the intake manifold, associated items, replace fuel lines and reinstall 
30880 mi Dash idiot light. They told me it was a "reset" so they just cleared the code. 
59000 mi

US $488
Replace cracked left-side charge air hose for turbocharger. The cracked hose caused loss of boost pressure for the turbocharger. Drivable but with poor full throttle acceleration, and poor kick-down passing. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi Restart engine after brief running time, engine would clatter (rough at idle). TSB LI05.10-P-056435. Replaced tensioners. Engine dies at startup TSB LI07.08-P-055310 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

119 mi

US $410
Replaced V-Ribbed Belt part 002-993-09-96. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Engine Problems

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