Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK350

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK350. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
3
Software problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK350

The Electrical System problem

The plastic trim/cover that wraps around the steering wheel column and is the same color as the seats and interior heats up, melts, becomes brittle after the fact but could is fire hazard, especially with melting plastic falling into the driver’s feet and/or carpeting.   Read details...

The Software problem

When driving 40 mph or more, the engine stalls and the unit in the dashboard that contains the odometer and speed, begins to turn white in color. It appears the software error within the engine control unit causes the vehicle to stall when driving at a certain speed or when I am coasting to a stop,   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz GLK350 model year vehicles:



GLK350 Service Bulletins
GLK350 Defect Investigations