2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 3% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle is a mercedes benz dealership in raleigh, nc on capital blvd because it will not start. There's a steering lock problem and I was told that only certain VIN numbers is covered for this year, make and model. My vehicle has approximately 80,000 miles. I don't understand why this vehicle is not covered under the same recall (started jan 25, 2019) being it's having the same issue at the same time as the other vehicles. The vehicle was at capital chevrolet dealership and they had it towed to mercedes benz dealership and I was told it wouldn't start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205901, filed 2019-05, 80,000 miles“I was driving my glk 350 on a road at 35 MPH and suddenly my steering wheel got stuck and it wasn't moving I hit the brakes in the middle of road. I couldn't move my steering wheel and I turned off my car and tried to restart it and it didn't started. I checked my battery it was good. I looked online what was the problem and a lot of people had same problem with their glk 350 and only mercedes can fix it so I have to toe it to the dealership and it costed me $1850 it's just a way for them to make money but it could have got me into a serious accident that day”
NHTSA complaint #11023566, filed 2017-09, 119,684 miles“On September 20, 2021, my steering wheel locked will driving into shopping center in Stockton, CA., I called AAA towing service to tow my car to Mercedes-Benz of Stockton for repairs. I'm glad to say no one was behind me while driving. It locked without any notice, near by customers to the center pushed my car to safety. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11435769, filed 2021-10“Steering column module electrical causing the car inoperative. I turned the ignition and no sound. The dashboard did not light up. I could not get the car towed because the wheel locked. I had to request a tow that handles this type of issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11133642, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
- 10038225Dec 8, 2010Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system.
- 10034307Apr 21, 2010Daimler/xentry: leakage at pressure hose connection (power steering high pressure line) to power steering pump. Model 204, 207 and 212. No model years listed.
- 10033073Dec 3, 2009Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
149 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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