2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vs 2012 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 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 241 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 61 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,500 mi | 44,630 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 149 | 132 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 12 |
| Suspension | 14 | 4 |
| Structure | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
2012 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.