AI Damage2007 Mercedes-Benz GLK350: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 20% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
2007 mercedes benz clk. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs to side mirror. The consumer stated the motor in the mirror cause thie mirror to explode and toss the blinker lamp.
Problem accused suddenly with front axel . Call as many deal - used car repair centers they are surprised with the result never heard a mercedes to have this kind of issue specially 2007 auto gl350 . They were made very solid not soppiest to gcreate any issue .
Srs light came on .dealer said it is due to problem with airbag control and was a serious safety problem.I was then told it would cost me $975.00 plus tax to have it repaired. The car has less than 56000 miles .I would think the auto maker should be responsible for this type of safety problem.
My vehicle has had the air suspension fail 3 times and been replaced along with the pump according to a safety bulletin. It has just failed again and is going into the shop again now with no warranty. The air shocks were just replaced in nov 2010 and 10,000 miles later they again are leaking and failing.
Mercedes gl-450 2007 engulfed in flames while parked in the garage running. Fire started from under the instrument panel and the car completely burned up within 10 minutes causing major damage to our condo.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GLK350 has 100 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz GLK350?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.