mercedes-benz GLK-Class problems
0 safety recalls. 133 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I'VE BEEN SMELLING GAS AN FUMES FIELD ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND NOTICED THATLAYELY IVE BEEN LOSING GAS AND MILEAGE AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT JUST BE OVER FLOW BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE.IM NOW HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY CAR INTO THT RIGHT GEAR I CAN ONLY THINK THAT MY GAS AND TRANSMISSION IS…
TAKATA AIR BAG MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY.
TAKATA RECALL STATING THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. MBZ KEEPS POSTPONINGB THE REPAIRS FOR 3 YEARS
TAKATA RECALL: NHTSA RECALL # 16V-081 THE MANUFACTURER, MERCEDES-BENZ, IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALL FOR MY CAR. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. I CONTACTED MERCEDES-BENZ SEVERAL…
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Common questions
Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 90 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 133 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.