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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%)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

9500 mi replaced rotors and pads 
56505 mi My parking brake has a tendency to freeze in winter requiring me to activate the parking brake a few time to make sure it disengage properly. I never got it fixed as According to the dealer is rather labor intensive so I learned to live with it and use the trick I mentioned to release it. 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

54000 mi

US $495
Picked up car at AZ dealer, noticed pulsing brake pedal stopping. Obvious warped rotor(s). Installed 4 new, HD, drilled rotors, ceramic pads and new Dot 4 brake fluid. Fixed all brake problems. 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

10000 mi

US $700
Brakes are worn out even they are just used for only 10,000 miles and the dealer does not want to repair them 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

45000 mi Replaced front pad and rotors, under warranty. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

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 
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. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $455
Changed front brake pads. Changed front brake rotors. 
80000 mi

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

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

88000 mi

US $1000
The steering wheel lock which unlocks when the key is initially insert into the dash. The motor for that steering wheel lock was faulty. Had to replace, and the labor to get to it was expensive 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $800
replaced brake pads 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

83000 mi

US $1600
Steering interlock failed - car would not start. Mercedes roadside tech was able to get around the interlock. At that point, it could have been driven indefinitely so long as the key was never taken out of the ignition. 
111000 mi

US $5000
Rebuilt ABS control unit, maintenance, misc gaskets 
107000 mi

US $3500
vibration when braking after non-OEM repair shop used (Mr. Tire) 
47120 mi

C $5850
cluster, ABS ESC and pre safe functions unavailable. 

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Mercedes-Benz GLK Brake Problems

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