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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC is better than average by owner complaints: 50 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 62, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 23 to 24 mpg combined. The best Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 64 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year. 2022 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 1K to 51K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- lights 2024
The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted too high and create a glare for oncoming traffic.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
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 202 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Check engine lamp activated, coolant warning message, and engine fan running at full speed
- The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3300–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Steering wheel vibrates when it travels over bumps or road irregularities at freeway speeds.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC owner · NHTSA complaint 11539948
More owner reports
Driving on uneven surfaces the steering wheel start shaking and vibrating including the car body.
NHTSA complaint 11463692
when ve give gas padle want go above 20 mph and check engin light is on and car shake bad
NHTSA complaint 11635429
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 62; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (28%), electrical (16%) and fuel or ev drive system (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have?
2 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC get?
23 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC cost in fuel a year?
About $3300 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Mercedes-Benz GLK/GLC year is better than the 2022?
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