Mercedes-Benz / Glk350 / 2011
2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 problems
Owners have filed 151 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 61.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 13.2%.
Complaints151
Crashes8
Fires5
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 61.6% · 93
Fuel/propulsion system 13.2% · 20
Steering 4.0% · 6
Service brakes 3.3% · 5
Electrical system 3.3% · 5
Structure 2.0% · 3
Engine 2.0% · 3
Fuel system, gasoline 2.0% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Mercedes-Benz Glk350 in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2010 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,773 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. I received the recall letter and about the chapter 11 bankruptcy filed for takata. I called 2 mercedes dealerships and they have no idea when the parts will be available to fix the takata airbags that have been recalled. They have no estimated timeline for when they expect the parts to be available. Are we supposed to drive the car indefinitely until the parts become available to fix the airbags? Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Glk350. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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