The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC · 2012
2012 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 25,000 and 76,200 miles. Median 44,600, from 22 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 47,000 | 30,000–65,000 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Body structure | 40% |
| Tires | 20% |
| Seats | 20% |
| Speed control | 20% |
| Electrical | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 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 63
Mercedes-Benz filed 63 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural…
- Complaint Headlamps fogged or droplets forming
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1
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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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