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2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 51.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 4.2%.
Complaints120
Crashes6
Fires1
Injuries8
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Air bags 51.7% · 62
Structure 4.2% · 5
Electrical system 3.3% · 4
Fuel/propulsion system 3.3% · 4
Fuel system, gasoline 3.3% · 4
Service brakes 3.3% · 4
Unknown or other 3.3% · 4
Engine 3.3% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 8 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Mercedes-Benz Glk350 in this data, 2014 draws comparatively few complaints; 2010 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 20 in the last three years against 18 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 42,950 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. 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
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz glk350w2. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown nhtsa campaign due to the passenger side air bag. The contact spoke with fletcher jones motorcars (3300 jamboree rd, newport beach, ca 92660, (949) 718-3000) and was informed that there was no remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 37,000. Air bags · reported at 37,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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