2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (56% of all complaints), specifically: tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz glk250. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). mercedes-benz of fort myers (15461 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33908, (800) 351-7403) was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to order the part.
27
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
15 complaints- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS (15461 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, FORT MYERS, FL 33908, (800) 351-7403) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO ORDER THE PART
- • THIS AIRBAG RECALL WHICH " COULD RESULT IN SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE FRONT PASSENGER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH" WAS REPORTED JAN 18, 2019 AND I RECEIVED NOTICE MARCH 2019 (NO DATE WAS NOTED ON THE LETTER). IT IS NOW 7-JUN 2019 AND PER MY INTERIM NOTICE I
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CARE (2400 OUTBURST BLVD, CARE, NC 27511, (919) 380-1800) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE PENDING AND UNAVAILABLE. THE CONT
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS (15461 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, FORT MYERS, FL 33908, (800) 351-7403) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO ORDER THE PART”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • "SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL
- • BLUE TEC SYSTEM FOR DIESEL FUEL EMISSIONS IN MY 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 MODEL IS INHERENTLY FLAWED WITH REPEATED FAILURES THAT CAUSE THE CAR TO "GO LIMP" (UNABLE TO START AFTER 10 OR LESS STARTS WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE BLUE TEC SYSTEM.) AS A RESULT, THE CAR IS NOT ONLY UNRELIABLE, IT IS UNS
- • MY 2014 MERCEDES GLK 250 WITH 16,705 MILES, ON 11/03/2015 EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE WARNING DISPLAY STATING TO ADD BLUE. I DID THIS BUT THE WARNING DID NOT REMOVE BUT STATED I HAD 10 STARTS REMAINING. I WAS 700 MILES FROM HOME SO RETURNED CONSERVING MY REMAINING STARTS. FOUND MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH
“"SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
2 complaints- • "SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL
- • 1. Windshield wiper assemblies failed to operate. 2. During severe rainstorm in Northern California, driver side wiper arm stopped working while I was driving on freeway. 3. Confirmed by independent service center. He showed me a broken part under the hood. He said it would cost close to $1000.0
“"SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
2 complaints- • BLUE TEC SYSTEM FOR DIESEL FUEL EMISSIONS IN MY 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 MODEL IS INHERENTLY FLAWED WITH REPEATED FAILURES THAT CAUSE THE CAR TO "GO LIMP" (UNABLE TO START AFTER 10 OR LESS STARTS WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE BLUE TEC SYSTEM.) AS A RESULT, THE CAR IS NOT ONLY UNRELIABLE, IT IS UNS
- • Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, Charge Air Hose Both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: Christmas Day 2018, on the way to Las Vegas from Grand Canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately, n
“BLUE TEC SYSTEM FOR DIESEL FUEL EMISSIONS IN MY 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 MODEL IS INHERENTLY FLAWED WITH REPEATED FAILURES THAT CAUSE THE CAR TO "GO LIMP" (UNABLE TO START AFTER 10 OR LESS STARTS WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE BLUE TEC SYSTEM.) AS A RESULT, THE CAR IS NOT ONLY UNRELIABLE, IT IS UNS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints- • Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, Charge Air Hose Both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: Christmas Day 2018, on the way to Las Vegas from Grand Canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately, n
- • The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed and seeking a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated independently and caused her to crash into a parked vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contac
“Left side boost tube blown twice on my vehicle. Technical part info: 204-528-00-00, Charge Air Hose Both incidents involved sudden loss of power in the middle of the free way driving. First incident: Christmas Day 2018, on the way to Las Vegas from Grand Canyon visit, on highway 93. Fortunately, n”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 27 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS). MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MYERS (15461 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, FORT MYERS, FL 33908, (800) 351-7403) WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO ORDER THE PART
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: "SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: "SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION" - MY 2013 MERCEDES GLK250 BLUETEC EXPERIENCED A SPONTANEOUS SUNROOF EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AN ACCIDENT NEARLY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE GUNSHOT LIKE IMPACT EXPERIENCED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF THE SUNROOF EXPL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: BLUE TEC SYSTEM FOR DIESEL FUEL EMISSIONS IN MY 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 MODEL IS INHERENTLY FLAWED WITH REPEATED FAILURES THAT CAUSE THE CAR TO "GO LIMP" (UNABLE TO START AFTER 10 OR LESS STARTS WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE BLUE TEC SYSTEM.) AS A RESULT, THE CAR IS NOT ONLY UNRELIABLE, IT IS UNS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz GLK250 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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