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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDCGG8JBXFG405270 · Checked Sep 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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WDCGG8JBXFG•••••• 2015 Mercedes Benz GLK350

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6on this build
111on the model
22builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 4 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Air Bags crash Aug 2018
Takata recall should have been done before the end of march 2018 according to a letter I received. The mercedes dealership kept telling me that the airbags were ok, or that they do not have replacements as yet. I had an accident yesterday, so I would like to inform every owner…
Vehicle Speed Control May 2021
My car shifts from Drive into Park when I'm moving less than 5 miles an hour, so I've been trapped (momentarily) taking turns, in intersections, in traffic
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Apr 2016
For last 2 months and continuing on, the 'esp inoperative' message pops up frequently, even when the weather and road conditions are warm, dry and clear. When it occurs, the car seems to loose acceleration (power) and slows down (rather very quickly on roadway sloping up).…
Air Bags Mar 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz glk350. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V010000 (air bags) was received. After contacting mercedes of white plains (50 bank st, white plains, ny), the contact was informed that the parts…
Air Bags Feb 2019
2015 mercedes benz glk. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the maufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair
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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 WDCGG8JBXFG405270 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.