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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 10 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 25, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about speed control, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 21 to 27 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 143 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 24K to 87K miles on the car (37 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Mercedes-Benz told dealers about
Mercedes-Benz sent dealers 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a…
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3500–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 25; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (20%), electrical (20%) and wipers & visibility (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC get?
21 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 24,100 and 87,500 miles. The middle report was at 56,000 miles, from 37 complaints.
Does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC cost in fuel a year?
About $3500 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have?
2.1L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works