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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 31 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

Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

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! 
Jan 2018

56730 mi

C $1100
Soot particulate sensor 
Feb 2018

58020 mi

C $1100
Add blue delivery line with heating element both needed replacement. Drivers seat belt buckle lock would silently disengage seatbelt without warning WHILE DRIVING. A warning light did come up on the dash for the airbag which was diagnosed by the dealership. 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. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

7440 mi
pump for the window washing system replaced 
Jun 2019

27900 mi

C $1000
turbo hoses replaced 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

41540 mi
Soot sensor 
Apr 2017

48980 mi
Radar sensors for blind spot system, replace all sensors and wiring harness 
Jun 2017

52700 mi
Low or near zero engine power 
Jun 2018

71300 mi
DEF heater line replaced after CEL indicator ( heater shorted out ) - heater line replaced failed within one year, second covered under part warrenty 
Sep 2021

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 Blind spot radar sensors replace with wiring harness Third new radar sensor installed after one of the replacements failed 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2016

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. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Nova Scotia, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

37200 mi
Replace solenoid in torque converter to fix shudder during accelation. 
Apr 2018

56420 mi

C $4700
Replaced diesel NOx sensors (2), temperature sensor,  adblue dosing valve. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jul 2020
Jun 2015

30380 mi
Collision sensor in body panel 
Jul 2015

30880 mi
Dash idiot light. They told me it was a "reset" so they just cleared the code. 
Dec 2017

53320 mi
brake squeal - not long after brake replacement - no charge repairs - was squeal again a couple of days later - waiting to make sure brake pads have a few miles to see if it goes away or it goes back again 
Jan 2018

54560 mi
Brakes done by dealer SEPT 2017, returned DEC 2017 for rear squealing when braking at slow speed, pads replaced, squealing returned early JAN - returned and entire rear (drivers and passenger) rotors, pads, springs (everything) completely replaced under warranty - problem solved. 
Feb 2018

55180 mi

C $1150
Radar unit rear right (inside bumper) failed - replaced new 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017

48000 mi
Replace windshield wipers. 
Mar 2018

48000 mi

US $265
Replaced the main battery. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2015

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 Rattles due to differential temperature changes from the AC vents. On hot or cold days when attempting to bring the interior of the car to normal the vents would crack. TSB LI68.10-P-055925 Attempt to lube and felt interior trim Seat belt attachment point rattles and/squeaks. Dealer retightened seat belt. Did not fix problem will attempt to have it replaced under TSB LI91.40-P-057018 for belt height adjuster. 
Mar 2018

71000 mi
Sway Bar Links were worn on front end, replaced under CPO unlimited mileage warranty. Driver seat loose at 71k miles and was popping during regular driving. Replaced entire front driver seat assembly 204-910-75-36 and driver seat feels firm and new again. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Mar 2015

23000 mi
Sensor reported a worn brake pad. The sensor was bad and was replaced. Brake pads and all systems were fine. 
Jan 2016

22200 mi
Tilt steering wheel stuck in highest position. A screw inside the tilt mechanism was repaired under warranty. 
Feb 2016

26600 mi
Tilt steering wheel stuck again in up position. Dealer repaired under warranty. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK in Oregon, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2022
Apr 2018

64000 mi

US $455
Changed front brake pads. Changed front brake rotors. 
Feb 2019

77382 mi

US $15
Replaced auxiliary battery. 
Apr 2022

117 mi

US $417
Replaced rear driver’s side outer seat belt assembly 204-860-09-86-9C94. 
Jul 2022

119 mi

US $410
Replaced V-Ribbed Belt part 002-993-09-96. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Utah, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

80000 mi

US $1600
Driveshaft failed (was falling apart, per dealer). Was making a noise. 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

27100 mi
Transmission was acting up a bit. There was some delayed shifting at lower speeds. Check engine light came on. Code was something about a miscommunication with the transmission control module. Dealer reflashed and updated software in the ECM 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Washington, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

26600 mi
Had excessive draw on battery at rest. Reprogrammed,but didn't fix it 
Mercedes-Benz GLK in Florida, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

80000 mi

US $535
Front pads worn out. Replaced pads, rotors, and wear sensor and flushed brake fluid. 

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