2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 turning my vehicle to the left or right, I hear a loud screeching noise on the street. I also feel as though there is a hesitation while excelerarting on the highway. The GLK350 2014 is on a c class frame which ii think is too small to carry all of the weight of the vehicle. This type of vehicle should have been on n eclass frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11291190, filed 2019-12“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -The entire electrical system failed and the power steering, SRS, and ABS systems malfunctioned. Yes, it’s available for inspection. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -Last night around 9 pm CST we crank the car and started to drive, (no warning light at that time) and all of a sudden the car had a warning message to start the engine or the vehicle would turn off the engine although we were already driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666040, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the steering wheel malfunction warning light appeared on the instrument panel while the contact was attempting to make a left turn. During the failure, the vehicle stalled, and the contact managed to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. Due to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V252000 (Steering) which she linked to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509654, filed 2023-03, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V252000Apr 12, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLK350 2013–2015, C250 2013–2014, C300 2013–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
62 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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