2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 149 complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, 53% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 149 53% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 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
Of the 18 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz glk350. Upon shifting the vehicle into drive it lunged forward. He applied pressure to the brake pedal but the brakes did not function. The vehicle continued moving forward until it crashed. A police report was filed and the driver suffered minor injuries. The air bags did not deploy during the crash. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 11,000.
Takata recall, I am trying vain to get this serious issue fixed but the dealers are telling me they can't and that takata is way behind in supplying the dealerships airbag replacements. In the meantime if I have an accident I could be killed. The dealership is tafel motors in louisville ky.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
- Fuel system 31 complaints