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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 134 repairs.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 84 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jan 20106000 mi | Rear hatch went up 3 inches and then back down. | ||
| Sep 201117000 mi | Rubber molding on back of drivers door wore out from abrasion | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201212000 mi | Replaced thermostat | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201115000 mi | Vibration noise heard when engine in idle. R&R all three engine panels. Replaced both front engine mounts. | ||
| Dec 201230000 mi | Passenger side low beam headlight went out and was repaired / replaced by dealership. | ||
| Mar 201332000 mi | Left Low Beam Head Lamp replaced (<10 minutes) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Georgia, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201433000 miUS $500 | Engine check light on Replace Battery | ||
| Nov 201551400 mi | Engine check light on intermittently - cold air handling unit sensor was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201655100 mi | Mas air handling unit was replaced following chronic intermittent malfunction. Fourth attempt to fix this problem, now repaired. | ||
| May 201785000 miUS $800 | replaced brake pads | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Georgia, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jul 201118000 mi | Electrical connection to rear door went out. Repaired after 1 day in shop and complimentary loaner. | ||
| Dec 201121000 mi | Engine malfunction light on. Cylinders 4 & 5 misfired and engine heaved and rumbled. Taken to dealer who cleared faults and said is was a fuel problem. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2009200 miUS $70000 | front end | ||
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201325000 mi | Needed to replace right side low beam. Covered under warranty. Quick and easy. | ||
| May 201435000 mi | Satellite radio reception was intermittent. My BMW has no issues sitting next to it in the driveway so I knew it wasn't a reception problem. Dealer tried software update, didn't fix it. Replaced the antenna under warranty. 100% Fixed now. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201337000 miUS $15 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir split leaking washer fluid. Sunvisor vanity mirror cover broken on driver's side. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201257660 mi | Driver seat base replaced acct failed leather fabric. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201347940 mi | Turn signal problem - replaced components inside steering column under warranty | ||
| Aug 201457660 miC $500 | Replace electric motor for drivers side window. | ||
| Nov 201568200 miC $500 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| Sep 201677500 miC $2700 | Timing chain replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Kansas, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201320200 mi | TPMS malfunction light came on - simply needed a software update | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 201124180 mi | Fixed rear gate | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Feb 201230700 mi | Nav Screen failed, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201230000 mi | Small oil leak from main seal | ||
| Sep 201229000 mi | COMAND Controller failed; rotational inputs to joystick failed to register Right most air front air vent vane adjustment arm broke | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201233000 mi | engine cover replaced because a hold-down clip came off or broke off, under warranty | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alberta, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jan 2016 | The car did not recognize the keys. Dealer said it had to do with the steering wheel lock | ||
| Jan 201778120 miC $200 | The thermostat for the coolant was jammed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201654000 mi | The driver's side door lock actuator stopped working. It was repaired under extended warranty and we were given a loaner vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201757500 miUS $800 | transmission fluid pan gasket was leaking so had it replaced. windshield wiper reservoir (plastic bottle) was leaking so had it replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201468000 miUS $400 | Passenger door window would not operate remotely. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Check engine light on. Software upgrade required. | ||
| Apr 201853000 miUS $200 | Brake wear sensor replaced (front) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Nov 2016113200 miUS $160 | Aging battery failed and needed replacement | ||
| Feb 2018130000 miUS $2400 | Intake runner flaps Motor mounts | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201444020 miC $618 | CEL came on took it to the dealer.Thermastat not operating right,Temp gauge stopping at 80 instead of 90.So new thermostat,belt,anti-freeze.$618.00 Canadian.Now gauge stops at 90. | ||
| Aug 201447120 miC $612 | Drivers door lock actuator needs to be replaced as door will not lock except manually. Since it's $700 to fix, I can live with it. | ||
| Dec 201451460 mi | Took car in for oil change and asked about door lock not working.They said it was the actuator and would cost $770.00 plus tax but service manager said as a good will gesture they would pay 80%,so I am quite happy to pay the remaining 20%. Serpentine belt tensioner making noise repaired at no cost | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Hawaii, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201328000 mi | No alarm when a door was not closed. Alarm activates only when vehicle is in motion, +/- 5MPH, then entire dashboard turns red with text alarm message and vehicle outline with door indicated. | ||
| Jun 201329000 miUS $1000 | AC drain mount disconnected causing water damage to interior of vehicle. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 201247000 mi | Radio and display would randomly refuse to power on. Fixed by software update. | ||
| Jun 201359000 mi | Sunroof squeaking | ||
| Jul 201360000 mi | Sunroof adjusted and lubed but still made noise. 2nd repair trip required and this time parts were replaced. | ||
| Aug 201360000 mi | Bluetooth failing to pair. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201675000 miUS $2000 | Bad bearing, transmission replaced. MB covered parts, I paid labor. | ||
| Jun 201680000 miUS $400 | Coil replaced cylinder 5 | ||
| Dec 201695000 miUS $1100 | Needed thermostat replaced, non-oem part did not fix the issue. Return to shop for new OEM part. Also 4 new tires and brakes (rotors and pads). | ||
| Apr 2017102000 miUS $118 | front end alignment after hitting HUGE pothole | ||
| Jul 2017107000 miUS $3500 | vibration when braking after non-OEM repair shop used (Mr. Tire) | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $600 | vibration when braking, replaced 2 control arms | ||
| Jul 2018114000 miUS $600 | replace another control arm | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201335000 mi | Repair transfer case seal leak | ||
| Jun 201339000 miUS $28 | Replace 2 headlights | ||
| Mar 201450000 mi | Slightly noisy serp belt tensioner. Replaced under warranty. (Noticed in complimentary dealer inspection prior to warranty expiration.) | ||
| Dec 201460000 miUS $750 | Replace 2 engine mounts and 1 transmission mount. Dealer messed up diagnosis a year ago, meaning that repair occurred out of warranty. MBZ paid for half (I.e., we both paid $750) Hazard flasher works sporadically. Dealer said loose wire was repaired, but still not fixed. | ||
| Jul 201680500 miUS $150 | Replace 4-way flasher switch | ||
| Sep 201683000 miUS $1600 | Steering interlock failed - car would not start. Mercedes roadside tech was able to get around the interlock. At that point, it could have been driven indefinitely so long as the key was never taken out of the ignition. | ||
| Oct 201683300 miUS $1300 | Replace crank position sensor Replace 2 evaporate control system valves | ||
| May 2022111000 miUS $5000 | Tie rods, bushings and misc suspension/steering parts. Also water pump, serp belt etc. Rebuilt ABS control unit, maintenance, misc gaskets | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 20092000 mi | Air conditioner controller wouldn't retain settings. Module replaced. Tailgate intermittently started reversing direction before fully open. Dealer "adjusted" and now seems to work OK. | ||
| Dec 20095000 mi | Windshield washer stopped spraying fluid. Motor defective/replaced. Windshield washer pump failed/repaired under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201122700 mi | Airbag deployment computer failed with resulting "Immediate service required" warning. Dealer recommended not driving the vehicle (safety issue). Took three days to get the part + 2½ hours to install. Dealer provided a free loaner. | ||
| Sep 201130000 mi | The dealer (without prompting) noticed that some of the wheel lug nuts were somewhat corroded. They were all replaced under warranty with the exception of the one locking nut on each wheel (the locking nuts are also Mercedes parts but showed no signs). My spouse mentioned to our service advisor that the driver's visor wouldn't stay in position very long before sagging down and she wanted to know if there was a way to tighten it up. To my surprise, the dealership replaced both under warranty! | ||
| Jun 201245000 mi | Driver's sun visor would no longer remain in the stowed position (nor in the user-set sun blocking position for that matter). Visor replaced under warranty and the dealership took the initiative to also replace the passenger visor. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Feb 20107000 mi | Check engine light came on - took to nearest dealer. Diagnostics ran, air flow sensor called out. Sensor tested and passed electrical test so it was reinstalled. Started car this afternoon, light came back on, made service appointment for next week. Dropped GLK off. Dealer ran diagnostics again - same sensor called out. Part replaced, problem solved. | ||
| Jun 201012000 mi | Problems with Park Tronic and heated seats. Dealer said it was normal. I explained the rental MB I had none of the issues. Was told you cannot compare vehicles. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 20094000 mi | The lower weather stripping (and metal rail) fell off the driver's door when I was cleaning the car. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective clip and replaced the entire weather stripping assembly. | ||
| Oct 200914000 mi | The rear hatch (electrically driven) does not open fully when the button is pushed. This happens about 2/3 of the time. Of course, the dealer said that they could not duplicate the problem. | ||
| Jun 201031000 mi | Rear gate motor would not open gate more than half of the times the switch was activated. The motor was replaced and the gate now works properly. Also, the chrome-plastic rim of the cupholder was chipping off. It was replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in New Jersey, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201031000 mi | headlight failed - replaced under warranty | ||
| Oct 201154000 miUS $40 | headlight burned out. 3rd time, first two were covered under warranty | ||
| Jan 2015123000 miUS $320 | Battery would not take a charge, it was replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201215000 mi | Ambient sensor was cracked allowing moisture to get in. Replaced ambient sensor. Growling noise while stationary in drive. Replaced engine mounts. | ||
| Jan 201315000 mi | Windshield Washers didn't squirt liquid. Replaced filters and pumps. | ||
| Jul 201316200 miUS $240 | Battery wouldn't hold a charge | ||
| Dec 201422000 mi | Rear lift gate failed to open sometimes. Lift gate mechanism replaced. | ||
| Dec 201628000 miUS $1200 | Small leak in transfer case. The case was disassembled and new sealant applied. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201236000 mi | Car did not start. Gave it it's best shot but not enough amps. Called service and they sent a guy out to give me a jump, then I took it in and they replace battery under orig warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20101860 mi | lumbar control faulty valve for air bladder. Parts ordered for April 15 2010 water leak through dashboard drivers side | ||
| Apr 20102480 mi | lumbar fully extended, would not release Casting defect, water leak from upper A pillar seeping in through weld seam all the way down.. | ||
| Oct 20108680 mi | Recurring water leak . Previous attempt by dealership did not correct problem. Vehicle was sent to a glass repair facility where the windshield was re-sealed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 20106360 mi | Tailgate cluch motor slips. Motor was replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201221740 mi | Engine light went on and car started shaking. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201012400 mi | Intermittent problems with blank Nav. display, no audio, driver door and rear door power locks do not work. Currently, car is in shop for last 4 days. Needing parts that are back ordered. Power-Lock assemblies for driver door and rear passenger door were replaced. | ||
| Oct 201015500 mi | Integrated Nav.phone and radio display was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201016600 mi | Occasional intermittent problem with Power Rear Lift Gate. It does not open completely. Solenoid chatters and the gate unlocks. It has to be manually opened with the push button. Keyless pushbutton start feature occasionally does not work. "Key Not Detected" message shows even though the key is in the pocket.Vehicle will start with key. Have replaced battery in the key.Still unable to solve the issue. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 20116000 mi | No audio intermittently | ||
| Sep 201113000 mi | flat tire caused by a corroded air valve stem of one of the tires. | ||
| Mar 201218000 mi | battery dead cruise control failure | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 201231700 mi | All 4 wheel bearings were replaced under warrantee. Also the washer fluid reservoir had to be replaced, the check washer fluid light wouldn't go out. | ||
| Dec 201347120 miC $5850 | cluster, ABS ESC and pre safe functions unavailable. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201231000 mi | Squeek in the steering column. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201224000 mi | noise from transfer case, replacement of transmission | ||
| May 201228700 mi | front headlight lamp, rear headlight lamp, licence plate lamp, | ||
| Nov 201236100 mi | replace bulbs, fix loose rear door latch | ||
| Feb 201341300 mi | broken cupholder tab | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 201244020 mi | Right and left front stabilizer bar link rods | ||
| Oct 201244720 mi | Replaced faulty thermostat | ||
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Georgia, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2009 | Front passenger window was not rolling all the way down into the door. They said it was fixed after keeping it for two days but it still isn't completely fixed | ||
2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Portugal Oct 2011 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Dec 201139060 mi | Pre heat bulbs | ||
| Apr 201243380 mi | Alarm stoped working | ||
| May 201244680 mi | Air flow sensor | ||
| Jun 201246500 mi | Power tailgate stopped working Pre heat bulbs Command joystick died... | ||
| Jul 201247000 mi | Pre-heat plugs | ||
| Jun 2016119040 mi€890 | Oil leak. Engine support links. | ||
| Jun 2017132060 mi€150 | Bonet holder springs replaced | ||
| Dec 2017136400 mi€570 | Strange noise when turning the wheels. Mostly on cold start and first kms. alternator belt tensioner pulley was replaced, together with alternator belt. Also replaced wiper blades. | ||
2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Czech Republic Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201024800 mi | Fuel injectors replaced for second time. Faulty injectors with the BlueEfficiency diesel engine. Details here: http://www.carsuk.net/mercedes-blueefficiency-om651-injector-problems/ | ||
2009.5 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in United Arab Emirates May 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 200910540 mi¤50 | surprisingly MB uploaded so many videos of the testing this SUV went through but 2 major replacements in my car (which is just 7 months old and runs on the super quality fuel and super smooth roads of dubai) rear suspension. the cluster of the car. | ||
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