Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
280 complaints (176% of segment average)
Main issue: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350. UPON SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE IT LUNGED FORWARD. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. TH
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
188 complaints (118% of segment average)
Main issue: AFTER JUST PARKING THE VEHICLE BUT BEFORE GETTING OUT - THE DRIVERS HEADREST "EXPLODED" AND PUSHED MY HEAD TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME THE MESSAGE CENTER SAID PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. THE NEXT DAY