2014 Jeep Cherokee vs 2014 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 | 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,639 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 563 | 59 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,463 | 3 |
| Engine | 513 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 448 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 186 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 185 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 183 | 4 |
| Steering | 119 | 4 |
| Structure | 110 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 395 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 219 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 167 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 142 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 141 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 130 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 47 | 0 |
2014 Jeep Cherokee
2014 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.