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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 14 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

55861 mi Front ball joint replaced 
66243 mi Recall steering bolts on steering gears 
74135 mi Ball joint replaced 
75132 mi Wheel bearing replaced 
85440 mi

C $1085
One rear coil spring broke. Replaced both 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

9000 mi replaced steering column 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

71000 mi Sway Bar Links were worn on front end, replaced under CPO unlimited mileage warranty. 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

17700 mi I was having a knocking noise as I would go over bumps and make sharp turns. It apparently was a loose nut on the stabilizer bar. It got fixed only after they told me they could not find a problem and I insisted they look at it again. 
15900 mi Noticed a loud "humming" noise from front of vehicle. Took it in and it was diagnosed with a failing left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. 
20460 mi Noticed noise from power steering, checked fluid, level was low. Reported to dealer, shop diagnosed loss of fluid and found bearing leak at power steering pump. Pump replaced under warranty 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

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

111000 mi

US $5000
Tie rods, bushings and misc suspension/steering parts. Also water pump, serp belt etc.  
31700 mi All 4 wheel bearings were replaced under warrantee.  
44020 mi Right and left front stabilizer bar link rods 
31000 mi Squeek in the steering column. 
102000 mi

US $118
front end alignment after hitting HUGE pothole 
114000 mi

US $600
vibration when braking, replaced 2 control arms 
114000 mi

US $600
replace another control arm 

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2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10540 mi

¤50
surprisingly MB uploaded so many videos of the testing this SUV went through but 2 major replacements in my car (which is just 7 months old and runs on the super quality fuel and super smooth roads of dubai) rear suspension. 

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Mercedes-Benz GLK Suspension Problems

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