2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 has 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (53% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz glk350. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the front passengers air bag light illuminated intermittently. the failure also occurred whenever there was no passenger in the front seat. the contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy .

4 crash reports 8 injuries

116

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

62 complaints

53%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHENEVER THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY
• 2014 M-B GLK350 WAS TRAVELING ON A SIX LANE ROAD: THREE LANES IN THE NORTH DIRECTION; THREE LANES IN THE SOUTH DIRECTION. GLK350 WAS TRAVELING IN THE NORTH DIRECTION RIGHT LANE AT APPROX. 15 MPH WHEN IT WAS BROADSIDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A PICKUP TRUCK WHO WAS COMING FROM THE SOUTH DIRECTION. T
• A MESSAGE APPEARS WITH SEATBELT AND AIR BAG FRONT LEFT MALFUNCTION SERVICE REQUIRED DEALER SAID THERE IS A SENSOR IN SEATBELT TREGERRING THIS MESSAGE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHENEVER THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

7 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE (4725 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251, (480) 409-0409) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A PL
• WE STARTED TO DEVELOP A STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I STARTED TO RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND THAT MANY MERCEDES MODELS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, A CRACK DEVELOPS ON A CAP THAT HOUSES THE FUEL PUMP UNDER THE BACK SEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS PERMITS GAS FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, LET ALONE ACT
• The Fuel pump tank closing cover (P/N 204-470-04-38) cracked and caused fuel to pool on it. This happens when the tank is above 3/4 full resulting in strong fuel fumes when the car is parked inside. It is likely when parked in a garage to be an explosion hazard due to the fumes. Looking on the use

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE (4725 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251, (480) 409-0409) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A PL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

• LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES RESULTED IN ABRUPT FULL STOP AND LEFT CAR IN PARK. COULD NOT GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AS INDICATED IN DASHBOARD MESSAGE. OTHER SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATED "DANGER OF ROLLING" AND DISPLAYED PICTURE OF CAR WITH AN ARROW ABOVE IT. NO OTHER WARNI
• ROLLING, BECAUSE OF GEAR SHIFT LEVER, YOU HAVE TO PUSH BUTTON TO GET IT INTO PARK AUTOMATIC, JEEP JUST HAD A RECALLED FOR THE SAME THING. MY MECERDE ROLL ON ME SEVERAL TIME. IT EASY TO FORGET TO PUSH BUTTON IF YOU DON'T IT STAY IN NEUTRAL
• The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that the ABS, check engine, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that they could not diagnose the vehicle as the diagnostic link connector was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES RESULTED IN ABRUPT FULL STOP AND LEFT CAR IN PARK. COULD NOT GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AS INDICATED IN DASHBOARD MESSAGE. OTHER SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATED "DANGER OF ROLLING" AND DISPLAYED PICTURE OF CAR WITH AN ARROW ABOVE IT. NO OTHER WARNI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

6 complaints

• WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF DENVER WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE BRAKES ENGAGED. WE WERE ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND WE LUCKILY WERE NOT REAR ENDED.
• THE PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE IN COLD WEATHERS.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. ALBANY MOTORCARS (805 E OGLETHORPE BLVD, ALBANY, GA 31705; (229) 883-2040) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF DENVER WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE BRAKES ENGAGED. WE WERE ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND WE LUCKILY WERE NOT REAR ENDED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

5 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250(NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FORGOT TO CLOSE THE HATCH BACK DOOR AND WHILE DRIVING FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE, IT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR SHATTERING THE GLASS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE BELIEVES IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE VEHICLE DI
• 2014 M-B GLK350 WAS TRAVELING ON A SIX LANE ROAD: THREE LANES IN THE NORTH DIRECTION; THREE LANES IN THE SOUTH DIRECTION. GLK350 WAS TRAVELING IN THE NORTH DIRECTION RIGHT LANE AT APPROX. 15 MPH WHEN IT WAS BROADSIDED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A PICKUP TRUCK WHO WAS COMING FROM THE SOUTH DIRECTION. T
• The lift gate has an automatic open feature like many vehicles. When you press the handle or use the remote control to open the rear lift gate, the gate opens all the way. After some time (5 - 30 seconds), the gate slams suddenly either to half way open, or slams completely shut on its own. This

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK250(NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FORGOT TO CLOSE THE HATCH BACK DOOR AND WHILE DRIVING FORWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE, IT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR SHATTERING THE GLASS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE BELIEVES IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE VEHICLE DI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 116 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHENEVER THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SCOTTSDALE (4725 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251, (480) 409-0409) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A PL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES RESULTED IN ABRUPT FULL STOP AND LEFT CAR IN PARK. COULD NOT GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVEN WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AS INDICATED IN DASHBOARD MESSAGE. OTHER SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATED "DANGER OF ROLLING" AND DISPLAYED PICTURE OF CAR WITH AN ARROW ABOVE IT. NO OTHER WARNI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF DENVER WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE BRAKES ENGAGED. WE WERE ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND WE LUCKILY WERE NOT REAR ENDED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)