2011 GLK 350 - What issues does it have?
02-18-2015, 08:48 AM
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2011 GLK 350 - What issues does it have?
About to get a 350 GLK 2WD at a serious discount from a relative. I would like to know how the reliability is for the SUV? Plus any issues to look out for that it is known for? it will have 40K miles on it and has been babied. Any big items that I will need to replace?
02-18-2015, 01:40 PM
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Great! Coming from a saab which was easy to work on (ie save money from repair shops). Is the GLK easy to work on? if so, what are some common things that need maintaining?
02-19-2015, 10:19 AM
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No new car is easy to work on. You can do what david1201 did, change plugs, do brakes and bulbs, but unless you have a Techbook to connect to the OBD not much else. Everything is covered up with plastic air flow covers and all the diagnostics and fixes usually need reprogramming.
These vehicles seem pretty reliable, mine has over 70k miles with only one set of brakes and one set of tires, plus the standard dealer maintenance. The thing you need is a good dealer. If he treats you right you are golden, only a little poorer. If not, you need to find another dealer or another vehicle.
These vehicles seem pretty reliable, mine has over 70k miles with only one set of brakes and one set of tires, plus the standard dealer maintenance. The thing you need is a good dealer. If he treats you right you are golden, only a little poorer. If not, you need to find another dealer or another vehicle.
02-19-2015, 12:47 PM
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always had issues going with a dealer - ie ripping me off. However I haven't had a Mercedes before. So you wouldn't suggest taking it to an indepedant Mercedes mechanic? Just stay with the local Mercedes dealer?
02-19-2015, 02:48 PM
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If your potencional glk is out of warranty, check in MB dealer what was done until now...on early GLKs there are some issues especially with automatic trunk motor and windshield washer fluid container, also few 4wds had problems with automatic transmission and transfer case...
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02-20-2015, 10:44 AM
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After warranty is over, I see no problem going with a reliable MB Independent. After warranty, all the computer problems should be solved so it is a matter of part replacement. Unfortunately the only Indee in my area also services Ferrari's and Lambo's so he isn't cheaper than the dealer who has treated me well for the last 15 years. I did use the Indee back in the '80's and 90's for my MB diesels and he was good with these and had the proper diagnostic equipment. I did get over 250k miles out of each of them.
02-20-2015, 11:24 PM
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I'd do either DIY or dealer. My dealer's rates are pretty competitive and you get a nice area to hang out or an MB rental if booked in advance. But there is not much to maintain so most stuff (brakes, oil, filters) can be DIYed.
