2 problems have been reported for the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK. The following chart shows the 2 most common problems for 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Exterior Lighting |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK in the United States are 30,287 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mercedes Benz GLK owners in the last 9 years is 2, and the age of the vehicle is 9, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 2 / 30,287 / 9 * 1000 = 0.01.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mercedes Benz GLK model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK in 2013.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz GLK, the following table can be used to compare the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK with the Mercedes Benz GLK from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2013 GLK is 2 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the Mercedes Benz GLK is 4.