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Mercedes-Benz GLK250

2013–2015 only

56 classified complaints 8 recalls

2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 models have 56 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 75,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLK250 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2015 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 8 complaints

Median onset: 31,245 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 59,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 2 complaints

Median onset: 19,515 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 2 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2015 model years. See the full Mercedes-Benz GLK250 report for every year and full specs/safety data.