Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350

Mercedes Benz GLK350 owners have reported 37 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car will not start (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350

The Electrical System problem

Recall 19v-868 | VIN: [xxx] | case #: [xxx] vehicle: 2013 mercedes-benz Glk350 (x204) description of safety problem: this complaint concerns a failure to adequately remedy NHTSA recall 19v-868. Since [xxx], my vehicle has been grounded at mercedes-benz of westmont.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may go into park at speeds below 6 km/h.   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...

The Ignition Switch problem

The eis (ignition switch) failed. This caused the vehicle to have a no-start condition. The vehicle was backed in, turned off, stationary, and would not start after trying to restart the vehicle.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Steering column module electrical causing the car inoperative. I turned the ignition and no sound. The dashboard did not light up. I could not get the car towed because the wheel locked. I had to request a tow that handles this type of issue.   Read details...




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