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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 241 total for the year
Median mileage
6,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 1% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,150 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.

“We have had continuing problems with the control buttons on the windows,temp controls, lights, etc. Losing their painted covering/delaminating. Mercedes has said that this is an environmental problem due to hand lotion and/or air fresheners and not a defect. We've have many cars over many years and we've never had this problem occur before. Apparently mercedes has recognized the problem and sent a service advisory to their repair entities but they are refusing to acknowledge this as a defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10513315, filed 2013-05, 12,000 miles

“2010 glk-350 with ineffective driver's side windshield wiper --leaves a wedge-shaped pool of water in front of driver, from left (at about 9 in. Tall). To right, extending about 2-3 feet, making it impossible to see oncoming traffic. Bought car in mar 2010, reported to mb several times, and they say its normal. Have pictures. Front end of vehicle --mainly right front tire-- wobbles, forcing driver to increase or decrease speed at around 60 MPH. Reported to mb since new several times; they say they find nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10361477, filed 2010-10, 300 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201444%
201332%
201211%
201122%
201031%
2007120%

Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Air bags
149 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 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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