2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,808miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 5% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,808 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Acceleration/brake issue. On 09/0517 I pulled into my parking lot apartment complex and upon pulling into my parking spot, I attempted to back my 2010 mercedes 2010 GLK350 to align my car. I put the vehicle in reverse, but suddenly the vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into a parked vehicle. I attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop. Before the accident occurred on my dashboard it displayed check brake pads . I purchase this car on 08/16/17 and was informed that the vehicle has (2) safety recalls for 'takata airbags. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022316, filed 2017-09, 78,309 miles“That saturday I had my 30,000 mile service at estate motors in goldens bridge, ny. The dealer also did an open recall . They deducted $20 from my bill to get a car wash. I drove directly to a car wash on route 202 in new milford, ct. About 3:00 pm, I was third in line and as the two cars ahead edged forward, turning left to go in, I nudged my gas pedal and the vehicle took off like a rocket, glanced off the car bumper ahead, ran over electric equipment and a 3 foot tall tree, went halfway over a 3 foot high wall and was stopped by smashing into a tree. Nobody was hurt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508710, filed 2013-04, 28,892 miles“I had my 2010 Mercedes GLK in for B service today (Jan. 3, 2023), and the repair team inspected the vehicle and informed me that I have a RUST HOLE approximately 1 x 2 in size located adjacent to an attachment point for the wheels in the REAR SUBFRAME. If it breaks, it could cause the vehicle to become difficult to control. Additionally, they informed me that the BRAKE LINES are also RUSTING/WEAKENING. If the brakes fail while driving it could cause loss of control of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499957, filed 2023-01“Corrosión en toda la parte trasera (subframe) que sujeta la suspensión haciendo el carro inestable a la hora de detener el automóvil, y apaga los sistemas ABS,ESP. lo cual lo hace mas peligrosa la conducción. Si Toyota hizo el cambio en sus vehículos con por que mercedes benz deberia comprometerse a repara esta parte. Ya que es un riesgo a la seguridad.”
NHTSA complaint #11554522, filed 2023-11“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and making abnormal sounds coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with sub frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11463499, filed 2022-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10252770Mar 12, 2024As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA)…
- 10233780Mar 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10232321Feb 10, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000…
- 10037988Dec 8, 2010Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. The stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration.
- 10036769Sep 1, 2010Mercedes: check seam seal in right side underbody. It has been determined that a right side underbody seam seal may not meet specifications.
- 10033076Dec 1, 2009Mercedes benz: adjust rear lift gate stops. Its been determined that the rear lift gate stops may not be adjusted to specification. If stops are not adjusted properly, the rear…
- 10032769Sep 8, 2009Daimler(xentry): automatic liftgate sometimes doe not open or close completely. The drive unit of the liftgate control is actuated but does not manage to open or close the…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
149 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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