2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 2% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,200 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 sunroof on my 2013 mercedes benz glk 350 spontaneously exploded with no warning. Nothing hit the roof or any other part of the car. The weather was about 36 degrees fahrenheit, not too cold, not too hot. There was a loud bang (like the sound of a gunshot) followed by 5 - 10 minutes of crackling as the sunroof glass broke into hundreds of pieces. It appears to be the top layer of double-paned glass, as the glass did not fall into the car. I was driving about 35 MPH at the time. There was nothing unusual that would have caused this.”
NHTSA complaint #10660904, filed 2014-11, 20,200 miles“My 2013 GLK350 was stationary and I was parked in my parents driveway in illinois. It was nighttime and I went to go close the panoramic roof since I was going inside and it was lightly raining. Temps outside were mild since it was may 27, 2016. When I went to close the roof I heard a crunch sound but did not notice it was shattered. I closed the sun blind and it wasn't until I opened the blind the next time may 28, 2016. My sister and I both looked up and noticed the glass was shattered. The rest of my family also noted the damage also and we took included pictures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10872513, filed 2016-06, 62,000 miles“Driver's side wiper leaves a wide water streak when leaving the a-pillar, blocking driver's vision. Sent vehicle back to two dealers for 5 times. Each time the dealership changed a wiper blade, but problem remained. A new mb factory windshield was installed in 2014 summer due to glass damage unrelated to this defect. After that, problem remains. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724448, filed 2015-06, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10167085Apr 10, 2014Passenger side wiper arm strikes vent grille of water collector
- 10205215Jul 30, 2013Window lifter and outside mirror on passenger side malfunction after replacement of door control unit.
- 10205265Jul 3, 2013Outside mirror fogged.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
100 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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