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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally reliable used vehicle option, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data points·How we score

Model-year guides

2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2015 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody style
2023suv
2022suv
2021suv
2020suv
2019suv
2018suv
2017suv
2016suv
2015suv
2014suv
2013suv
2012suv
2011suv

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearNote
2023Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2022Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2021Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2020Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2019Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2018Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2017Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2016Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2015Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2014Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2013Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2012Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2011Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)
20235545015.9
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingstpmsRated vehicle
2023—standard—
2022—standard—
2021—standard—
2020—standard—
2019—standard—
2018—standard—
2017—standard—
2016—standard—
2015Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR RWDstandard2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR RWD
2014Rated vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-CLASS 4 DR 4WDstandard2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-CLASS 4 DR 4WD
2013Rated vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR 4WDstandard2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR 4WD
2012Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWDstandard2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWD
2011Rated vehicle: 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWDstandard2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 4 DR AWD

Model year reports

2023

Newest
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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally reliable used vehicle option, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

2022

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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally clean slate with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a highly reliable and robust used vehicle.

2021

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptional reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust ownership experience.

2020

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged by NHTSA.

2019

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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero reported recalls or complaints.

2018

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.

2017

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints in NHTSA data.

2016

Open report

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided NHTSA data, indicating high reliability and safety.

2015

Open report

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no recalls or complaints on record.

2014

Open report

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or complaints.

2013

Open report

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture of reliability.

2012

Open report

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents a curious case: an absence of recalls and complaints is unusual for its age, suggesting potential for good reliability.

2011

Open report

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an average reliability picture, primarily due to a lack of comprehensive data.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?

Carfocal currently has 13 published GLK-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class presents an exceptionally reliable used vehicle option, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

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Is the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mercedes-benz glk-class presents an exceptionally reliable used vehicle option, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints. and given its outstanding reliability record, the 2023 mercedes-benz glk-class offers strong value on the used market. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2023.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data
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Years tracked
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Data sources
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