Mercedes Glk350 2006

Model Glk350 made in 2006 by Mercedes got 14 consumer complains as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and exterior lighting.

Model 2006

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
TSB-82-00-69508/17/201010034654Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. the latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut *pe12/14/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
LI-72-19-P05360404/18/201210044603Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. fault message displayed. *pe07/17/2012
INTERIOR LIGHTING
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
LI-32-2502/14/201110038208Ready06/10/2011
LI-32-2502/14/201110038208Mercedes-benz: there is thumping or rattling noise from the front axle area when on uneven roads. there are several causes.*rm06/10/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
P-04791209/08/200910032769Daimler(xentry): automatic liftgate sometimes doe not open or close completely. the drive unit of the liftgate control is actuated but does not manage to open or close the liftgate completely, (the liftgate starts moving but then stops).05/19/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
P-04791209/08/200910032769Daimler(xentry): automatic liftgate sometimes doe not open or close completely. the drive unit of the liftgate control is actuated but does not manage to open or close the liftgate completely, (the liftgate starts moving but then stops).05/19/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
LI-32-2502/14/201110038208Mercedes-benz: there is thumping or rattling noise from the front axle area when on uneven roads. there are several causes.*rm06/10/2011
LI-32-2502/14/201110038208Ready06/10/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/29/201171000
 Goodyear f1 ultra performance all season - purchased 06 mercedes with tires already installed - sales person stated they mounted the new tires. right front tire out of round determined by mechanic at dealership car was purchased. service manager stated that he was waiting to find tires to match - have not communicated since - noted on web sites that the specified tires have been replace by dealers that sold them as a courtesy by goodyear to maintain customer satisfaction - called goodyear dealership in town - not aware of goodyear's replacement of tires.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/08/201039700
 Strong smell of gasoline inside & outside of car for 2-3 days after gas fill up. car into mercedes benz of pembroke pines fl. oct. 10, 2010. replaced l/side fuel sender unit. strong smell of gasoline remained so strong could not drive more than a few blocks or park in garage. car back to mercedes nov. 5, 2010. diagnosis - faulty gas tank vent. replaced gas tank got car back nov. 13, 2010. repairs well over $2000. even though car emitted gas smell detectable from 50 feet, and clearly unhealthy to drive, not considered emission issue. mercedes internet forums indicate this is a common problem with 2003-2006 e class.
TIRES
05/29/201171000
 Goodyear f1 ultra performance all season - purchased 06 mercedes with tires already installed - sales person stated they mounted the new tires. right front tire out of round determined by mechanic at dealership car was purchased. service manager stated that he was waiting to find tires to match - have not communicated since - noted on web sites that the specified tires have been replace by dealers that sold them as a courtesy by goodyear to maintain customer satisfaction - called goodyear dealership in town - not aware of goodyear's replacement of tires.