Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
77.4
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 77.4 Medium | 126 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 69.1 Medium | 133 | Air Bags |
| 3 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 45.1 Low | 146 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | 38.7 Low | 171 | Air Bags |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 171 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 38.7 Low | AIR BAGS |
| 2013 | 146 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 45.1 Low | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 126 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 77.4 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2015 | 133 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 69.1 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.