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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK: common problems and reliability
An average GLK year.
133 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 GLK?The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK has 133 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GLK years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the GLK?
Across the 6 GLK model years we track, complaint volume runs from 126 (2014) to 241 (2010). With 133 complaints, the 2015 GLK sits about the same as the model's median of 146.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year, engine choice, and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GLK. See the full GLK owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used GLK listings typically run $9,000–$13,245 across 2010 to 2015 model years.
Other GLK model years
Compare every GLK year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.
Compare the GLK against its rivals
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