2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,230miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 2% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,230 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.
“I've been smelling gas an fumes field about 3 months and noticed thatlayely ive been losing gas and mileage at first I thought it just be over flow but it's gotten worse.im now having trouble getting my car into tht right gear I can only think that my gas and transmission is faultering somehow though I haven't taken it in due to money issues at this time. My steering column and handling seems out of alignment column feels shaken and faulty and difficult to handle at times at others times”
NHTSA complaint #11164235, filed 2018-12, 52,700 miles“Last january my passenger side rear coil spring broke in half while parked in my garage. On tuesday february 28, 2017 the driver side rear coil spring broke in half while parked in my garage. In january 2016 I contacted the mercedes dealer where I purchased the car and asked if there was a problem or a recall. They stated no recall or problem with the coil springs has been reported. Having lost both rear coil springs on the same car I believe there is a problem with mercedes parts. The spring tore off the shock when it broke and the fluid leaked out, the car dropped to the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958235, filed 2017-03, 63,760 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032684May 13, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11031367Apr 17, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
92 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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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