2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 5% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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 a mercedes benz GLK350 2011. While neither of its brake warning (which includes warning for low brake fluid level) and check brake pad wear display messages is on, and there is no abnormal noise from the brakes, its brakes can still fail for a short time, while work most of the time. In two cases, while I was waiting at a red light, the brake failed and the car moved forward, then stopped before it hit the car in front of it. At first I thought maybe I didn't pressure the brake pedal hard enough. After an accident happened, I am sure it was the brake's problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873785, filed 2016-06, 48,000 miles“Parked on a 45 degree slope. Placed the vehicle in neutral with the right foot on the brake pedal. Set the emergency brake down as far as the pedal would travel. Released the brake pedal with the emergency brake fully engaged. The vehicle started to roll down the incline. Local mechanic confirmed the brake system to appear fine as far as the brake pads and rotor (pads at 40%). Taking this to the local mb dealer to review. I have video if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10550317, filed 2013-10, 32,000 miles“There were two incidents, one when my daughter was driving and one when I was driving. We were on a highway going 65 mph and had to brake as we came upon traffic. The car fishtailed/swerved back and forth out of control several times until we could bring the car to a stop. I had to pull onto the shoulder so I didn’t hit any of the cars near me. It was terrifying and I felt lucky that I didn’t have a serious accident. When I got home, I took my car to my local mechanic who inspected the car and said my rear subframe was cracked and rusted out!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11518495, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to be extended. Additionally, the brake pedal was spongy while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed that the brake lines had failed due to severe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11649184, filed 2025-03, 120,000 miles“During a stop the car dives to the right. After removing the right rear tire the subframe is rusted and components are no longer connected to the sub frame”
NHTSA complaint #11687221, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
92 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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