Mercedes-Benz Glk350 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Glk350 years to avoid are 2010, 2012, 2013, 2011, 2015, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
1,051
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2006–2015
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Glk350 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 280 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 188 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 165 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 151 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 135 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 120 |
Every Glk350 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015avoid | 135 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 120 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 165 | 6 | |
| 2012avoid | 188 | 4 | |
| 2011avoid | 151 | 4 | |
| 2010avoid | 280 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Glk350 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Glk350 years to avoid are 2010, 2012, 2013, 2011, 2015, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Glk350?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Glk350 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Glk350 have?
Across all model years, the Glk350 has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,051 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.