2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 1, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GLK350 years
Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. That ranks 8th out of 9 GLK350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 30,477 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~30,477 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~71,000 mi
Structure1 · ~30,477 mi
Tires1 · ~71,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%30,477——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%71,000——
Structure150%30,477——
Tires150%71,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Goodyear f1 ultra performance all season - purchased 06 mercedes with tires already installed - sales person stated they mounted the new tires. Right front tire out of round determined by mechanic at dealership car was purchased. Service manager stated that he was waiting to find tires to match…

Tires · received Jun 1, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10404111

Water leaked out of an insulated cooler sitting on the floor behind the right passenger seat. The water went thru the carpet and caused damage to the modules which then shut down the entire electrical system and caused the car to come to a complete stop and could not be started as we had just left…

Structure · received Aug 4, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10347254

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLK350 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.