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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%)

Chart based on 277 repairs.
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Mercedes-Benz GLK other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 26 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

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

20000 mi Headlights were not aimed correctly 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

58020 mi

C $1100
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. 
7440 mi pump for the window washing system replaced 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi Replace windshield wipers. 
24500 mi Tilt steering wheel stuck in highest position. A screw inside the tilt mechanism was repaired under warranty. 
26600 mi Tilt steering wheel stuck again in up position. Dealer repaired under warranty. 
71000 mi 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. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

117 mi

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

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

32240 mi

C $470
Washer fluid tank leaking when filled to maximum capacity. Decided to not fix. Problem stopped by itself when some fluid was leaked. 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Engine not specified

79000 mi Rear window wiper 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

1300 mi Rear passenger door latch would sometimes fail to engage when door was closed. Outside handle was sticking in the open position. 
18200 mi Windshield washer fluid reservoir developed a leak. 
25000 mi windshield washer pump was replaced 
65000 mi

US $45
Replaced driver side lower beam headlight 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

16120 mi Windshield washer reservoir was leaking - replaced rubber seal around the heater module for the windshield washer fluid. 
23000 mi Tailgate wiper motor quit working. Dealer replaced wiper motor under warranty. 
14880 mi Driver's side front seat - motor gearing for adjusting seat broke. Seat was usable but seat back was a bit wobbly and couldn't be fully reclineed. Entire seat back needed replacement. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

36100 mi replace bulbs, fix loose rear door latch 
1860 mi lumbar control faulty valve for air bladder. Parts ordered for April 15 2010 
2480 mi lumbar fully extended, would not release 
5000 mi Windshield washer pump failed/repaired under warranty. 
30000 mi My spouse mentioned to our service advisor that the driver's visor wouldn't stay in position very long before sagging down and she wanted to know if there was a way to tighten it up. To my surprise, the dealership replaced both under warranty! 
15000 mi Windshield Washers didn't squirt liquid. Replaced filters and pumps. 
22000 mi Rear lift gate failed to open sometimes. Lift gate mechanism replaced. 
13000 mi flat tire caused by a corroded air valve stem of one of the tires. 
33000 mi engine cover replaced because a hold-down clip came off or broke off, under warranty 
57500 mi

US $800
windshield wiper reservoir (plastic bottle) was leaking so had it replaced. 
24180 mi Fixed rear gate 
68000 mi

US $400
Passenger door window would not operate remotely. 
37000 mi

US $15
Windshield washer fluid reservoir split leaking washer fluid. 

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2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

132060 mi

€150
Bonet holder springs replaced 

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