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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (17%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201756730 miC $900 | Discovered a faulty O2 sensor. After discovering it would cost nearly $1,000 after labour to fix I called MB head office to express my disappointment that such a part would last such a short time. MB agreed to cover the part despite no warranty! | ||
| Jan 201856730 miC $1100 | Soot particulate sensor | ||
| Feb 201858020 miC $1100 | Add blue delivery line with heating element both needed replacement. Drivers seat belt buckle lock would silently disengage seatbelt without warning WHILE DRIVING. A warning light did come up on the dash for the airbag which was diagnosed by the dealership. Exhaust pipe has rotted out beneath clamp and near engine block. The dealership has welded the exhaust pipe together as a temporary fix while requesting Germany to build a new exhaust pipe (front two sections). It should be here in approximately 2 - 4 weeks. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20147440 mi | pump for the window washing system replaced | ||
| Jun 201927900 miC $1000 | turbo hoses replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201641540 mi | Soot sensor | ||
| Apr 201748980 mi | Radar sensors for blind spot system, replace all sensors and wiring harness | ||
| Jun 201752700 mi | Low or near zero engine power | ||
| Jun 201871300 mi | DEF heater line replaced after CEL indicator ( heater shorted out ) - heater line replaced failed within one year, second covered under part warrenty | ||
| Sep 2021125860 miC $1800 | High pressure fuel line rupture. Parts was $400, 9 hours of labour to remove the intake manifold, associated items, replace fuel lines and reinstall Blind spot radar sensors replace with wiring harness Third new radar sensor installed after one of the replacements failed | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201659000 miUS $488 | Replace cracked left-side charge air hose for turbocharger. The cracked hose caused loss of boost pressure for the turbocharger. Drivable but with poor full throttle acceleration, and poor kick-down passing. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201637200 mi | Replace solenoid in torque converter to fix shudder during accelation. | ||
| Apr 201856420 miC $4700 | Replaced diesel NOx sensors (2), temperature sensor, adblue dosing valve. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jun 201530380 mi | Collision sensor in body panel | ||
| Jul 201530880 mi | Dash idiot light. They told me it was a "reset" so they just cleared the code. | ||
| Dec 201753320 mi | brake squeal - not long after brake replacement - no charge repairs - was squeal again a couple of days later - waiting to make sure brake pads have a few miles to see if it goes away or it goes back again | ||
| Jan 201854560 mi | Brakes done by dealer SEPT 2017, returned DEC 2017 for rear squealing when braking at slow speed, pads replaced, squealing returned early JAN - returned and entire rear (drivers and passenger) rotors, pads, springs (everything) completely replaced under warranty - problem solved. | ||
| Feb 201855180 miC $1150 | Radar unit rear right (inside bumper) failed - replaced new | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201748000 mi | Replace windshield wipers. | ||
| Mar 201848000 miUS $265 | Replaced the main battery. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201540000 mi | Restart engine after brief running time, engine would clatter (rough at idle). TSB LI05.10-P-056435. Replaced tensioners. Engine dies at startup TSB LI07.08-P-055310 Rattles due to differential temperature changes from the AC vents. On hot or cold days when attempting to bring the interior of the car to normal the vents would crack. TSB LI68.10-P-055925 Attempt to lube and felt interior trim Seat belt attachment point rattles and/squeaks. Dealer retightened seat belt. Did not fix problem will attempt to have it replaced under TSB LI91.40-P-057018 for belt height adjuster. | ||
| Mar 201871000 mi | Sway Bar Links were worn on front end, replaced under CPO unlimited mileage warranty. Driver seat loose at 71k miles and was popping during regular driving. Replaced entire front driver seat assembly 204-910-75-36 and driver seat feels firm and new again. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201523000 mi | Sensor reported a worn brake pad. The sensor was bad and was replaced. Brake pads and all systems were fine. | ||
| Jan 201622200 mi | Tilt steering wheel stuck in highest position. A screw inside the tilt mechanism was repaired under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201626600 mi | Tilt steering wheel stuck again in up position. Dealer repaired under warranty. | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Oregon, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201864000 miUS $455 | Changed front brake pads. Changed front brake rotors. | ||
| Feb 201977382 miUS $15 | Replaced auxiliary battery. | ||
| Apr 2022117 miUS $417 | Replaced rear driver’s side outer seat belt assembly 204-860-09-86-9C94. | ||
| Jul 2022119 miUS $410 | Replaced V-Ribbed Belt part 002-993-09-96. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201880000 miUS $1600 | Driveshaft failed (was falling apart, per dealer). Was making a noise. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201627100 mi | Transmission was acting up a bit. There was some delayed shifting at lower speeds. Check engine light came on. Code was something about a miscommunication with the transmission control module. Dealer reflashed and updated software in the ECM | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201526600 mi | Had excessive draw on battery at rest. Reprogrammed,but didn't fix it | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLK in Florida, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201780000 miUS $535 | Front pads worn out. Replaced pads, rotors, and wear sensor and flushed brake fluid. | ||
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