general problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350

Three problems related to steering have been reported for the 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350 based on all problems reported for the 2011 GLK350.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2025

During a stop the car dives to the right. After removing the right rear tire the subframe is rusted and components are no longer connected to the sub frame.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2023

After inserting key - there is no response. Tried several times. Fob locks and unlocks the doors. After a couple of days - it started with no problem. A week later, we are having the same problem with no response after inserting the key in ignition switch. This troublesome to know that I cannot rely on the ignition switch working all the time.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2022

The contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz Glk350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the key fob intermittently failed to remotely start the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had seized and failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the electronic steering locks (esl) needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,500.


Other Steering related problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz GLK350

Steering problems
3
Steering Column problems
2


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