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Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (11%)
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 277 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz GLK body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 20 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
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40000 mi | 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. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi | We had a great deal of noise in the cabin at highway speed. dealer replaced the windshield seals and gaskets which rewired replacement of windshield. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $1000 |
The key receiver on the dash came apart and fell into the dash. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8300 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. |
| 13000 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. |
| 17700 mi | The tail gate was making a loud noise when it opened. They reprogrammed the software and the problem disappeared. |
| 23600 mi | Weather stripping inside front passenger door became compromised, replaced. |
| 75640 mi C $300 |
Replaced ripped vinyl seat cover |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Rubber molding on back of drivers door wore out from abrasion |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi US $15 |
Sunvisor vanity mirror cover broken on driver's side. |
| 1860 mi | water leak through dashboard drivers side |
| 2480 mi | Casting defect, water leak from upper A pillar seeping in through weld seam all the way down.. |
| 8680 mi | Recurring water leak . Previous attempt by dealership did not correct problem. Vehicle was sent to a glass repair facility where the windshield was re-sealed. |
| 30000 mi | The dealer (without prompting) noticed that some of the wheel lug nuts were somewhat corroded. They were all replaced under warranty with the exception of the one locking nut on each wheel (the locking nuts are also Mercedes parts but showed no signs). |
| 45000 mi | Driver's sun visor would no longer remain in the stowed position (nor in the user-set sun blocking position for that matter). Visor replaced under warranty and the dealership took the initiative to also replace the passenger visor. |
| 41300 mi | broken cupholder tab |
| 59000 mi | Sunroof squeaking |
| 60000 mi | Sunroof adjusted and lubed but still made noise. 2nd repair trip required and this time parts were replaced. |
| 4000 mi | The lower weather stripping (and metal rail) fell off the driver's door when I was cleaning the car. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective clip and replaced the entire weather stripping assembly. |
| 31000 mi | Also, the chrome-plastic rim of the cupholder was chipping off. It was replaced. |
| 29000 mi | Right most air front air vent vane adjustment arm broke |
| 57660 mi | Driver seat base replaced acct failed leather fabric. |
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