2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,639 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 195 | 59 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 66,343 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 779 | 5 |
| Engine | 343 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 322 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 247 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 92 |
| Power Train | 90 | 2 |
| Steering | 86 | 6 |
| Structure | 43 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 412 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 121 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 56 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 55 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 32 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.