MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
241
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

62% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2010: 241 complaints 2010 241 2011: 133 complaints 2012: 167 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2010 241 2011: 133 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2012 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2014 2015: 114 complaints 2015
2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2010: 241 complaints 2010 241 2011: 133 complaints 2011 2012: 167 complaints 2012 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2014 2015: 114 complaints 2015

2010: 241 complaints

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YearComplaints
20062
20075
20081
2010241
2011133
2012167
2013137
2014104
2015114

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

62% · 149 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Car fail to deploy side air bags at rearend collision and roll over crash .

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-23

Takata recall - airbag NHTSA recall #'s 16V-081 and 16V-363. Have called the mfg and have not received any resolution. They keep putting us off by saying parts not available yet. Have been waiting over a year.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Takata recall. The recalled airbags have not been replaced yet in over a year.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 26 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

6% · 14 reports

Structure

5% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
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That Saturday I had my 30,000 mile service at estate motors in goldens bridge, ny. The dealer also did an "Open recall". They deducted $20 from my bill to get a car wash. I drove directly to a car wash on route 202 in new milford, ct.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-18

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Sudden unintended acceleration probably due to accidentally hitting cruise control handle, which is right above turn signal (Defective design issue in many mercedes models), when attempting to park in disabled parking area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-15

Vehicle speed control

4% · 9 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Circumstances leading up to an accident on my mercedes benz E350 2010 which started rolling on a hill while the car was in park. On Monday August 30, 2010 I drove my vehicle to the intersection of delavall and tillotson ave. In the bronx.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-31

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz GLK350. Upon entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated which caused her to crash into another vehicle. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-06

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2010Complaint volume 241 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2016-03-14Air bags15V711000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-07-31Air bags16V363000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300 Sedan, C300 4matic Sedan, C350 Sedan, C63 AMG Sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 GLK350, GLK350 4-Matic and E350 Coupe vehicles, 2011 SLS AMG, E350 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-10-31Air bags18V043000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. Mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on February 23, 2018. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-03-29Air bags19V010000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, GLK 350, GLK250...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 149 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V711000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V363000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V043000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V010000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.