2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 784 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,689 | 91 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 271 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 149 |
| Power Train | 182 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 132 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 26 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 49 | 3 |
| Steering | 44 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 87 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 82 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 79 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 19 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.