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WDCGG8HB2AF••••••2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350 build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
220on the model
35builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Suspension 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2023
Gas leak when filling tank with fuel. Last year I had fuel pump replacement Smells like gas in my garage and I noticed leak This is not good
SuspensionAug 2022
My mechanic reported that the subframe is corroded and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. He told me that I cannot drive it at all. Apparently this is a very common problem in C class and Glk class Mercedes vehicles. I read that this problem is considered a recall issue in…
Air BagsJul 2018
The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V363000 (air bags) and 16V081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…
SteeringAug 2017
I was driving my glk 350 on a road at 35 mph and suddenly my steering wheel got stuck and it wasn't moving I hit the brakes in the middle of road. I couldn't move my steering wheel and I turned off my car and tried to restart it and it didn't started. I checked my battery it was…
EngineAug 2012
The contact owns a 2010 mercedes glk350. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified. Several days later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
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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 WDCGG8HB2AF489802 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.