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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 2% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.

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.

“The clear coat is bubbling and pealing off. When I called the factory about this issue they said I would need to go through the dealer. I called two locale dealers and they both said they do not do any body or paint work . They deferred me to local body shops they have no ties to the factoy.”

NHTSA complaint #11186893, filed 2019-03, 56,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake fluid and brake warning lights illuminated, and shortly after adding brake fluid the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake lines were corroded, causing brake fluid to leak and the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle there was rusting of the rear subframe. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11494133, filed 2022-11, 94,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201522%
201455%
201332%
201221%
201132%
2010115%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Air bags
100 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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