2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 problems
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 has 27 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (56%) concerns air bags. After that come cruise control (7%) and engine (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 56% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 10 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 59,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 3 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed and seeking a parking spot, the vehicle accelerated independently and caused her to crash into a parked vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she did not sustain any injuries and her daughter (front passenger side) was feeling dizzy but declined to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable.
"spontaneous sunroof explosion" - my 2013 mercedes glk250 bluetec experienced a spontaneous sunroof explosion while driving on the highway at highway speeds. An accident nearly occurred as a result of the gunshot like impact experienced inside the cabin of the vehicle as a result of the sunroof explosion. I had several chards of glass embed in my skin and in my eye, as the explosion produced an ultra fine dust of safety glass particles that were unavoidable.
My 2014 mercedes glk 250 with 16,705 miles, on 11/03/2015 experienced the engine warning display stating to add blue. I did this but the warning did not remove but stated I had 10 starts remaining. I was 700 miles from home so returned conserving my remaining starts. Found multiple problems with the blue tech emissions system including def injector nozzle failing to spray. All covered by warranty. On 06/15/2019 with 58,129 miles, the engine warning light again came on to add blue.
How many years is acceptable for this recall to have "no remedy"? If it's so dangerous as to warrant a recall, why is it so safe to simply ignore for years, and years?
Other model years of the GLK250
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013