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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDCGG8HB0AF273866 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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WDCGG8HB0AF•••••• 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350 build (14 vs 6).

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220on the model
35builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 7 Steering 2 Electrical System 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Structure Nov 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the rear end began to fishtail and shattered. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving slowly to a nearby…
Service Brakes Feb 2022
My Mercedes GLK350 2010 (90K miles) has the same issue as mentioned in https://media.mbusa.com/releases/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-voluntary-stop-drive-recall-campaign-for-certain-model-year-2006-2012-ml-gl-and-r-class-vehicles but not included in the list of vehicles being…
Steering Sep 2021
On September 20, 2021, my steering wheel locked will driving into shopping center in Stockton, CA., I called AAA towing service to tow my car to Mercedes-Benz of Stockton for repairs. I'm glad to say no one was behind me while driving. It locked without any notice, near by…
Air Bags Aug 2018
Takata recall - for over 2 years, I have attempted to have mercedes benz-honolulu replace the takata airbags as per the recall notices I receive approximately every 6 months from mercedes-benz usa. Each time, I am told that they do not have the parts. Recently, the service…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2018
Esl failure (electronic steering lock) failed. Causing a lock up of the steering wheel, and no start failure. It was stationary in a parking lot. Had to have the vehicle picked up and towed to a garage
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDCGG8HB0AF273866 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.