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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 104 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 5% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.

“2014 m-b GLK350 was traveling on a six lane road: three lanes in the north direction; three lanes in the south direction. Glk350 was traveling in the north direction right lane at approx. 15 MPH when it was broadsided on the driver's side by a pickup truck who was coming from the south direction. The pickup truck made an illegal left hand turn and crossed over three lanes of travel in an accelerating mode before impact with the GLK350. The pickup truck was traveling at least 25 MPH. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648818, filed 2014-10, 3,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment for the auxiliary battery replacement, the contact was informed that water was in the spare wheel storage location. The contact was informed that the water level measured to be a quarter of a foot of water. In addition, the water was also noticed to be in the auxiliary battery storage area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11572326, filed 2024-02, 55,174 miles

“The lift gate has an automatic open feature like many vehicles. When you press the handle or use the remote control to open the rear lift gate, the gate opens all the way. After some time (5 - 30 seconds), the gate slams suddenly either to half way open, or slams completely shut on its own. This is especially dangerous when a person is under the gate getting something out of the trunk, and the heavy metal gate suddenly slams on to their head.”

NHTSA complaint #11552790, filed 2023-10

“The contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz glk250(na). The contact stated that she forgot to close the hatch back door and while driving forward out of the garage, it crashed into the garage door shattering the glass. The contact mentioned that she believes it was a safety issue since the vehicle did not alert her that the door was still open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that they could not alter the design of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 6,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10593633, filed 2014-05, 6,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Air bags
62 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 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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