EmiG310

I would definitely get a second opinion on that list of repairs , seems like they are trying to make some money off of you.

NYCGLK

LOL
Oil and Plugs is an 1.5 hour easy DIY plus $100 in parts. See my thread on plugs.
My Dif does have some oil sipping, but until it drips no need to touch it, the same applies to TC. I was quoted 800 to reseal the TC by dealer and indy here on MBWorld offered to do it for 400. Per the Mercedes workshop, the oil sipping is ok. So if your stuff was never wiped it accumulated over time. I do my own annual service and just wipe oil/dust off.
No opinion on motor mounts, but sounds expensive.

NYCGLK

All you need to know:
http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...ngine_support/

spyked

I don't understand how anyone knows the transfer case is leaking. It's been drilled into our heads that the 7G 4 Matic transfer case is inside the transmission. To the point of having to replace entire transmission for transfer case failures.

So how can one tell that a transfer case is leaking (vs. some other sort of transmission leak)?

cfugle

If it helps, I bought my 2011 used GLK350 in March of 2015. I have driven it hard in all weather conditions. I live the Laurentians in QC so I know cold (-35 C frequently in the mountains), loads of snow and 2-3" of solid ice on the roads for 3-4 months. This little trucklet is built like a solid piece of metal with almost no squeeks or rattles. Yup the electric widows freeze up during the winter like any car in a cold climate, and the felt/foam lip inside the door frames gets wet and can temporarily freeze a door shut (use another door to access and push from inside) but my 6 cyl engine stated even after days of non-use in -25 average temps with high cold blasts of wind. Most of my other previous cars would have failed already. One aspect I truly love is the software based protection features that bring the back end inline on icy roads by automatic single wheel braking or throttle management. Many a time I start to feel the back end or front end start to slip and the car seems to just "calm and meditate" and the cars continues beautifully on track. My Kia Sportage claimed to have anti-skid and traction control system but it kicked in too late many a time allowing my back end to wing out on icy roads even at 40km/hr. The MB tech is so well proven you may love it for that alone. Today my local roads are 3" thick wet ice with melted through troughs that wheels slip into fast and furious. As I travelled downhill the safety systems kick in so softly you barely know they are working... without a doubt a great choice for me and many others too.

NYCGLK

The TC is attached to the tranny and shares the same tranny fluid. Where it attaches is where oil sips a bit.

spyked

Good to know, thanks. On the W204 models, the xfer case is IN the trans case. Doesn't attach to the outside. I'll keep an eye out for seepage.

NYCGLK

Pretty sure it's the same tranny. It's not one big case, it has several parts that form tranny with the TC inside.
Here is the pic:

andre2p

This is amazing for just 60k miles. I guess I am glad I bought the extended warranty.

NYCGLK

Most of it is dealer looking to do unnecessary and expensive work.

melawman

I purchased a 2011 GLK350 and have continued ownership and use as my primary vehicle. I picked it up in Germany on overseas delivery. At the time i also got two free hotel rooms (5 stars); free factory tour and meal; free trip routing for use iin Europe, free insurance, BOGO air fare on Lufthansa, a 7% discount and no destination charge to ship it to the US dealer. It has been "bulletproof." I have regularly changed the oil (myself, at an average cost of approximately $45 per change, (using factory speced oil and filter); changed all filters; had the trans change at recommended mileage and replaced the battery, alternator, brakes and tires. Eleven years after purchase it still looks and runs like new with the esxception of a small rip on the well used driver seat cover (which can be replaced). I have owned approximatey 30 cars during my 73 years of life and none has been remotely comparable in quality and reliability to this car. No rattles. No noise, everything operates flawlessly. No mechanical repairs. Nothing but turn the key and drive. I would mention that there are certain bulbs in the front asembly which are challenging to change. And gas mileage could be better, but it is a heavy and very safe vehicle. And it drives like a sports car SUV. Great handling and more than adequate acceleration. A dealer recently offered $13500 as a trade in for this 11 year old vehicle. I only paid $33,000 new (with optional sunroof and HK killer stereo options). It is one time in my life when I can truly state I got more than I paid for.

NYCGLK

I still have mine as well..bought in April 2009 so it's almost 13 years and has 113k miles.
Great little car, but it did need some repairs in 2020 when bunch of things decided to start going.
-Idling pulley seized and cause belt shredded - easy.
-Then crank pulley started to fail - less easy
-Then transfer case started making noise - not easy at all, but its was 300-400 in parts (including transmission service) and I didn't have to replace transmission as most dealers will tell you to do.

I just replaced waterpump and t-stat as preventive - easy

The only repair before all this was replacing the engine mounts at 90k miles, that was pain too on AWD car.

jslife17

The argument I have with the wife almost every day, "time to get rid of it before things get costly". I've owned mine for about 4 years. I've replaced the following :
- Theromast
- Pulleys / Crankshat (Squeak was super irritating for me)
- Battery
- Ball joint
- Locking Mechanism(Driver door)
- Brakes
- Spark plugs

It has over 188,000km on the vehicle. Driven daily, Ontario weather. Parked outside. Cars aren't meant to last forever. I try to keep up with all of its service. Its the fact of owning a vehicle. Its a Benz, it'll cost you more than a Toyota that's for sure. But you can still have a lot of issues with any other vehicle. I would definitely recommend anyone a GLK. I've got it fully loaded with MB cargo box. Love using it for family trips up north.

300SLRAddict

Now, if you're getting the work done at an indy mechanic shop, then prices should an order of a magnitude reasonable than what dealers charge you (BTW they don't call dealerships "stealerships" for nothing). Every car varies per experience. You may have had a couple gremlins, others had theirs well sorted out. They just vary...

m00nd0gy

Just more things to break. And when they break mechanics will have some thing new to fix and mangle until an experienced mechanic is found at a reasonable price. I spent $350 fixing 3 head light bulbs, 4 shops. And it's still not 100%, Washer reservoir still leaks. It's not the motor that will break, it's all the little bits.

davidrosenbloom

OK I know this is over a decade old but I cant seem to help myself;

GMC: 6.2 liter gas engine lifters crapping out at or under 20k miles, prior engine problems include plastic trays for oil direction breaking and taking out the entire valve train (see class action lawsuit for both now pending);
HYUNDAI: piston ring problem comprising about half a million cars needing total engine replacements;
FORD: took the best diesel Ford ever made the 7.3l with the infamous 6.4liter diesels followed by the even more infamous 6.7 l w/ cast aluminum pistons splitting in half, fuel injectors and entire fuel injection from pump forward self-destructing from water issues, diesel particulate exhaust literally catching fire w/ flames shooting out the exhaust pipe, EPA approved emissions wash cylinder walls with raw fuel thus diluting oil and contributing to an engine already rife longevity problems and on and on until they finally "fixed" these problems around 2010;
FIAT: Please you need me to list the issues? Just look at the BOOK of recalls; amazing
ALFA ROMEO: Why oh why did they take a name which at least had some romantic value that could have at least possibly been monetized by selling clothing into death.
MASERATI: The dealer actually warns buyers (after) to plug their cars in when they leave them overnight so the battery wont run down and the car won't start. Probably because the engine, at least the 3.7l v-6 twin turbo is shared engineering with Ferrari the drivetrain is actually quite robust, but I dare you to find a car requiring 15k a year in scheduled maintenance - including Ferrari.