2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,400 miles. 1 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.
“While parking my car in a garage, it accelerated. Upon applying the brakes, it speeded up causing me to crash into a concrete barrier. Air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10810779, filed 2015-12, 41,000 miles“Left dealership and entered highway at moderate speed, within two minutes heard something hit the roof of the vehicle. Pulled over to investigate and saw that the top gasket/seal (black rubber) of the front windshield had come off starting on the left side and was draped up and on top of the roof of the vehicle. Only approximately 4 to 5 inches remained attached on the passenger right side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10654033, filed 2014-11, 19,800 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…
- 10051974Jan 1, 2013Mercedes: due to production issue, the seam seal will be applied to both the right and left rocker panels, that were missing. Models 2012 204 (glk350).
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
132 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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