Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model year (20102015) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

6
Years Tracked
20
Total Recalls
551
Total Complaints
17
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2010

3 recalls · 137 complaints

5 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 156

#2 WORST
2015

3 recalls · 95 complaints

6 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 116

#3 WORST
2012

3 recalls · 97 complaints

1 reported injury

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 108

Best Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2013

5 recalls · 70 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 87

#2 BEST
2014

3 recalls · 75 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 88

#3 BEST
2011

3 recalls · 77 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 90

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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
20153956
116
Avoid
20143752
88
Caution
20135701
87
Caution
20123971
108
Avoid
20113772
90
Caution
201031375
156
Avoid

All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Shopping Guide by Era

2013–2017

Best: 2013

Mid-decade GLK-Class units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older GLK-Class models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year GLK-Class should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class if possible. It has 3 recalls, 137 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 156 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year GLK-Class to buy?+

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 87. It has only 5 recalls and 70 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which GLK-Class has the fewest problems?+

The 2013, 2014, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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