2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 vs 2014 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 59 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,630 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | Mercedes-Benz GLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 132 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
2014 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.