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WDCGG8HBXCF••••••2012 Mercedes-benz GLK350
This build draws 9.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Mercedes-benz GLK350 build (9 vs 1).
9on this build
2on the model
2builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2023
Evap small leak P0456 Car cabin smells strong gas odor check engine light is on
Unknown Or OtherJan 2021
I was driving on i35 at the speed limit when I heard a loud pop overhead. I was not sure what it was, wondered if it was gun fire. A few days later when I got in my vehicle, and the sun was out, I was closing the sunroof cover when I noticed that the glass was shattered, pieces…
Visibility/wiperDec 2017
I was driving with my heat on in cold weather. I was in motion when I heard a loud pop. I was on route 1 traveling straight on the road. At first I thought it was my windshield. Then I heard a crackling sound above me. The whole front panel sunroof now looked like crackle glass.…
EngineDec 2017
My car has a strong oder of gas. Is it safe to even drive to a shop? Have there been other complaints similar to mine?
Air BagsJan 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags) and manufacturer recall number: 2019010001 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the…
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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 WDCGG8HBXCF874253 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.