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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 104 total for the year
Median mileage
51,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 4% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,850 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.

“Taken GLK350 three times to dealership for having issues with water coming back to drivers front windshield when raining and not having the ability to see on drivers side due to heavy smear of water being left behind when wipers going back down after wiping off , happens any time it rains light to moderate.”

NHTSA complaint #10622630, filed 2014-08, 4,000 miles

“On 11/18/2023, while driving my GLK350 2014, I decided to open and later close the sunroof. As I closed the sunroof, I heard a distinct cracking sound, which caught my attention. Initially, I was unsure of the source of the sound and continued driving. It wasn't until I arrived home that I made a shocking discovery - the front black stationary window panel, located just above the windshield, had shattered unexpectedly. Prior to this incident, I had meticulously cared for my car, ensuring it was regularly maintained and kept in excellent condition. …”

NHTSA complaint #11555900, filed 2023-11

“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the cassette part that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that an abnormal sound was coming from the sunroof. The sunroof glass shattered and glass shards fell onto the contact. …”

NHTSA complaint #11418042, filed 2021-05, 180,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201444%
201332%
201211%
201122%
201031%
2007120%

Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Air bags
62 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Steering
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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