The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC · 2011
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,000 and 120,000 miles. Median 65,800, from 31 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 38,000 | 23,500–96,000 | 9 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 111,000 | 54,800–153,500 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 50% |
| Brakes | 50% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 62
Mercedes-Benz filed 62 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engine noises after engine start
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to…
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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