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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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- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 74 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
| 57000 mi US $600 |
SRS light came on, fuse box replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Recurrent issue with passenger side front door lock. Will unlock or lock on its own, sometimes can only be unlocked by hand. Car will sometimes completely lock on its own even with key fob in car. Dealer cannot find cause even though this is a semi-common problem according to Mercedes forums |
| 72000 mi US $300 |
NEW BATTERY |
| 11000 mi | when you put the driver's window all the way up it goes back down a little bit by itself. to close it all the way, you have to close it a second time. the problem was noted but nothing was done about it. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55500 mi US $90 |
Auxiliary battery lost charge showed on dash. Ordered new one from Amazon and had it in a day. Took longer to get to the battery than change it. The battery in there was not an original brand so this is at least the second one. |
| 41000 mi | The steering wheel, which lifts up when you enter or exit the car, was stuck in the "up" position. A new motor for the mechanism was installed, which remedied the problem. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | Auxiliary battery was found to be defective and replaced under warranty. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | AC system's evaporator drain for condensed water vapor discharges in an improper location. It pours over the exhaust, generating large amounts of steam. Dealer can not find the problem. |
| 9000 mi | AC system's evaporator drain for condensed water vapor discharges in an improper location. It pours over the exhaust, generating large amounts of steam (intermittent). Dealer can not find the problem. |
| 18400 mi | Dealer finally acknowledged there was a mis-placed drain line for the AC system (which resulted in water dripping on the exhaust & turning into steam). |
| 15800 mi | Blind Spot monitor system did not work |
| 45880 mi | Rain sensor for wipers not working properly. Cause: not clipped in properly when dealer replaced windshield a year before. |
| 65100 mi C $500 |
Power tilt failed and repaired by owner |
| 7000 mi | Power port quit working in Center console. |
| 12000 mi | Fuse burned out again. (power port again). |
| 15000 mi | Fuse blew again (3D time), Service writer said it's not the car but the phone charger we're using. Funny, we used the same charger in our ML and never blew a fuse. Service writer refused to replace the fuse, still warrantied. Not good. |
| 41000 mi | D/s window motor, regulator, rollers, channel |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | replaced passenger sided airbag |
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi | warranty service......recharged ac and put in a dye for further problem tracing |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30380 mi | Collision sensor in body panel |
| 55180 mi C $1150 |
Radar unit rear right (inside bumper) failed - replaced new |
| 48980 mi | Radar sensors for blind spot system, replace all sensors and wiring harness |
| 125860 mi C $1800 |
Blind spot radar sensors replace with wiring harness Third new radar sensor installed after one of the replacements failed |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $265 |
Replaced the main battery. |
| 23000 mi | Sensor reported a worn brake pad. The sensor was bad and was replaced. Brake pads and all systems were fine. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26600 mi | Had excessive draw on battery at rest. Reprogrammed,but didn't fix it |
| 77382 mi US $15 |
Replaced auxiliary battery. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi | Replaced headlight |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi | right front headlight inop, replaced gratis under cpo warranty |
| 48000 mi | left front headlight bulb replaced gratis under warranty |
| 27000 mi | drivers side low beam headlight burned out; no crack in lens |
| 35000 mi | Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. |
| 75000 mi US $180 |
Replace passenger side low beam headlight; FOURTH time. |
| 80000 mi US $135 |
replaced passenger side low beam headlight |
| 9000 mi | Rear passenger door lock solenoid went bad. |
| 29000 mi | Headlight (pass) not functioning |
| 33000 mi | Driver side headlight out |
| 112250 mi US $750 |
The rear back door latch stopped working. I’m tired of the small electronic items breaking on this car. Useless auto features that break and cost too much to fix. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32800 mi | Window washer pump stopprd working. Dealer found that wiring to pump had frayed, and replaced part of wiring harness. |
| 3200 mi | two problems - Faulty Satellite radio antenna / electrical connection => replaced the antenna - Rear fog light faulty electrical connection => changed the entire housing |
| 23000 mi | Vents below navigation screen stopped blowing air. Part replaced under warranty. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33000 mi US $500 |
Replace Battery |
| 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) |
| 6000 mi | Rear hatch went up 3 inches and then back down. |
| 18000 mi | Electrical connection to rear door went out. Repaired after 1 day in shop and complimentary loaner. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77820 mi | The car did not recognize the keys. Dealer said it had to do with the steering wheel lock |
| 6360 mi | Tailgate cluch motor slips. Motor was replaced. |
| 31700 mi | Also the washer fluid reservoir had to be replaced, the check washer fluid light wouldn't go out. |
| 28700 mi | front headlight lamp, rear headlight lamp, licence plate lamp, |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 16200 mi US $240 |
Battery wouldn't hold a charge |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
Brake wear sensor replaced (front) |
| 6000 mi | No audio intermittently |
| 18000 mi | battery dead cruise control failure |
| 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. |
| 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%. |
| 113200 mi US $160 |
Aging battery failed and needed replacement |
| 54000 mi | The driver's side door lock actuator stopped working. It was repaired under extended warranty and we were given a loaner vehicle. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 47000 mi | Radio and display would randomly refuse to power on. Fixed by software update. |
| 60000 mi | Bluetooth failing to pair. |
| 20200 mi | TPMS malfunction light came on - simply needed a software update |
| 30700 mi | Nav Screen failed, replaced under warranty |
| 29000 mi | COMAND Controller failed; rotational inputs to joystick failed to register |
| 47940 mi | Turn signal problem - replaced components inside steering column under warranty |
| 57660 mi C $500 |
Replace electric motor for drivers side window. |
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 |
2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43380 mi | Alarm stoped working |
| 46500 mi | Power tailgate stopped working Command joystick died... |
2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10540 mi ¤50 |
the cluster of the car. |
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