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WDDGF54X38F••••••2008 Mercedes Benz GLK350
This build draws 35.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK350 build (35 vs 1).
35on this build
1on the model
1builds in total
2involved a crash
2involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 14Electrical System 13Exterior Lighting 7Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingfireDec 2020
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, when "the rear passenger brake and signal was failure" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and had the rear passenger light plugs replaced. The contact…
Air BagscrashFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle was tee-boned by a second vehicle. During the incident, the side curtain air bags did not deploy. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2014
As I was stopped at a red light both my wife, kids and myself smelled a strong odor in the cabin of the car. It was worse towards the back seat where the kids were. I immediately pulled over and got the family out of the vehicle (mercedes benz c300 2008) and saw that grey smoke…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMar 2009
Serious defect of sudden acceleration in mercedes model c300 year 2008. *nj the consumer stated as he was about to park the vehicle, he released the brake pedal and suddenly the vehicle accelerated, went over a concrete barrier and hit the wall of the building finally coming to…
SuspensionAug 2022
The rear subframe is rusted and failing it is unsafe to drive. Mercedes is aware of the problem and has fixed the issue in Canada the UK and Germany free of charge. It would cost me around $4600.00 to fix out of my pocket. I have emailed the dealer where I take my car for…
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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 WDDGF54X38F029847 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.