2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,638 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 60 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 104 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,450 mi | 44,630 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 834 | 4 |
| Engine | 284 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 277 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 215 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 132 |
| Power Train | 101 | 3 |
| Steering | 99 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 324 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 88 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 73 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.