Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350

Mercedes Benz GLK350 owners have reported 20 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission not go into gear (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz GLK350

The Power Train problem

Hello. Since I bought this car in 2015. Every now and again it will go into park when driving and tge car will stop suddenly. It has done it a few times over the years and it’s quite scary. Mercedes has put me off on you, without addressing the situation or looking at the car, unless I pay   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The vehicle will not engage in d or r mode. Unable to drive. Error message in combi display = "service required, do not shift gears, visit dealer". The car was already three times at the mercedes dealer & repair shop for the exact same problem, this is the fourth incident.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Car shuttered when accelerating , vibrates when at stop lights. Got inspection torque converter clutch slipping dealership recommend transmission replacement based on mileage 150k. Oil cooler leaking, centrifuge leaking, motor mounts collapsed.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Transmission jerking problem I've had my 2011 Glk350 and just noticed that the car jerks noticeably roughly and made a loudsy noise when in drive mode. It happens both at low and high rpms.   Read details...




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