AI Damage2013 Mercedes GLK350: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Mercedes GLK350 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Visibility: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise as the vehicle sun roof shattered into small pieces. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road for the contact to observe the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs.
I noticed since monday the 20th of january, the car while driving forward would suddenly go into reverse making a grinding sound. This happened twice in traffic and, could be dangerous if it had happened in an intersection.
Hello, I would like to share a safety concern and incident regarding the sunroof of a newly purchased mercedes benz 2013 glk 350 4 matic. As I was making my drive back to va on I 85 headed towards compers/ gaffney, nc at approximately 4:23 pm on 27 dec 13, I heard a very loud pop and shattered glass sound on my right…
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes GLK350?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (67%), knocking, grinding or other noise (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Mercedes 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 2013 Mercedes 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.
Read also
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 2026-11-06.