Mercedes Glk350 2008

Model Glk350 made in 2008 by Mercedes got 18 consumer complains as well as 29 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and exterior lighting.

Model 2008

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-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
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-82-3012/13/201010037967Ready06/08/2011
LI-82-3012/13/201010037967Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm06/08/2011
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 - DOOR
LI-72-2012/08/201010037988Ready06/08/2011
LI-72-2012/08/201010037988Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. the stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration. *rm06/08/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
LI-72-2012/08/201010037988Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. the stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration. *rm06/08/2011
LI-72-2012/08/201010037988Ready06/08/2011
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
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
SC-200908000509/01/200910033632Mercedes benz: adjust trunk lid stops. due to tolerance and settling of the rubber seal the trunk lid may touch the bumper during closing on the affected vehicles. dealers will adjust the trunk lid stops at the next workshop visit. *pe08/30/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
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
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
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-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
04/16/20118000
 Car c 300. did not see that option. also tires original michelin unknown info. multiple interior trim and seat repairs. problem with power folding mirrors getting stuck or creaking.multiple visits for repair of tire light issues. was originally told it would come on during hot/cold days. upon review after multiple issues, tires x 2 replaced before 15k miles. continues problems. countless review by 3 dealerships. was told due to cosmetic issues on rims. b3 maintenance done @ $500. told again to ck tires due to light. had another set of tires placed around 40k in. may 2010. for b3 told lt back tire needed replacing. went back to tire shop who said both needed to be replaced, and rims. was told by mercedes rims not necessary. after a few weeks tire light back on and left back losing air rapidly. mercedes roadside assistance called. found lg crack back l wheel. spare placed. another independent car care reviewd all wheels. found another cracked wheel back right and two low spots front. took back to mercedez alex rodriguez, who stated front were fine by visual only, and back right needed cosmetic outer which they covered. gave car back after having 8 days for cosmetic work. unable to tell me if diagnostics were performed. nothing in paperwork. would not let me wait until information was verified. drove approximately 20 miles on hwy and car began to rattle. had boyfriend look @ car. found wheel cover wasn't there; also two air covers missing and two loosely fastened. called dealer to come pick up vehicle for another review.
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
04/16/20118000
 Car c 300. did not see that option. also tires original michelin unknown info. multiple interior trim and seat repairs. problem with power folding mirrors getting stuck or creaking.multiple visits for repair of tire light issues. was originally told it would come on during hot/cold days. upon review after multiple issues, tires x 2 replaced before 15k miles. continues problems. countless review by 3 dealerships. was told due to cosmetic issues on rims. b3 maintenance done @ $500. told again to ck tires due to light. had another set of tires placed around 40k in. may 2010. for b3 told lt back tire needed replacing. went back to tire shop who said both needed to be replaced, and rims. was told by mercedes rims not necessary. after a few weeks tire light back on and left back losing air rapidly. mercedes roadside assistance called. found lg crack back l wheel. spare placed. another independent car care reviewd all wheels. found another cracked wheel back right and two low spots front. took back to mercedez alex rodriguez, who stated front were fine by visual only, and back right needed cosmetic outer which they covered. gave car back after having 8 days for cosmetic work. unable to tell me if diagnostics were performed. nothing in paperwork. would not let me wait until information was verified. drove approximately 20 miles on hwy and car began to rattle. had boyfriend look @ car. found wheel cover wasn't there; also two air covers missing and two loosely fastened. called dealer to come pick up vehicle for another review.
WHEELS
04/16/20118000
 Car c 300. did not see that option. also tires original michelin unknown info. multiple interior trim and seat repairs. problem with power folding mirrors getting stuck or creaking.multiple visits for repair of tire light issues. was originally told it would come on during hot/cold days. upon review after multiple issues, tires x 2 replaced before 15k miles. continues problems. countless review by 3 dealerships. was told due to cosmetic issues on rims. b3 maintenance done @ $500. told again to ck tires due to light. had another set of tires placed around 40k in. may 2010. for b3 told lt back tire needed replacing. went back to tire shop who said both needed to be replaced, and rims. was told by mercedes rims not necessary. after a few weeks tire light back on and left back losing air rapidly. mercedes roadside assistance called. found lg crack back l wheel. spare placed. another independent car care reviewd all wheels. found another cracked wheel back right and two low spots front. took back to mercedez alex rodriguez, who stated front were fine by visual only, and back right needed cosmetic outer which they covered. gave car back after having 8 days for cosmetic work. unable to tell me if diagnostics were performed. nothing in paperwork. would not let me wait until information was verified. drove approximately 20 miles on hwy and car began to rattle. had boyfriend look @ car. found wheel cover wasn't there; also two air covers missing and two loosely fastened. called dealer to come pick up vehicle for another review.