2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. The contact stated that after reversing out of the garage, there was a large rust puddle near the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clunking sound. The driver returned to the residence, and the contact also noticed the clunking sound as the driver was pulling into the driveway. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear coil spring had fractured in half. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755258, filed 2026-08, 82,000 miles“The following are malfunctions that are a high risk when driving: •airbags •ball joints •coolant •control arms •electrical power system It is a risk when driving due to the ball joints and control arms not properly secured. Engine warning light”
NHTSA complaint #11563424, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11032684May 13, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11031367Apr 17, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
Suspension: 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 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
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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