2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 3% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,400 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 vehicle will not engage in d or r mode. Unable to drive. Error message in combi display = service required, do not shift gears, visit dealer . The car was already three times at the mercedes dealer & repair shop for the exact same problem, this is the fourth incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10990775, filed 2017-05, 26,000 miles“The vehicle will not engage in d or r mode. Unable to drive. Error message in combi display = service required, do not shift gears, visit dealer . The car was already twice at the mercedes dealer & repair shop for the exact same problem, this is the third incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10748274, filed 2015-08, 6,800 miles“Vehicle is a 4 wheel drive SUV, having the Mercedes-Benz 4Matic drivetrain, has it's Center Differential Planetary Gearset (With Integral Clutch Pack) in failure. Mercedes is clearly aware that this is a drivetrain component that fails prematurely as there is a Technical Service Bulletin (LI28.00-P-051499) that provides methodology for diagnosing the failure for 4Matic equipped vehicles from 2003 to 2016, specifically listing 83 different 4Matic equipped vehicles. Particular caution is called out as to special lubrication required prior to assembling the component into the drive train. …”
NHTSA complaint #11595543, filed 2024-06Related service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11010818Nov 20, 2024Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause…
- 10167547Jul 26, 2013Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsSuspension
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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