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2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

13/100

#8 most-complained of 9 Glk350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 13 out of 100 — #8 highest of 9 Glk350 model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (50%)
  2. Engine1 (50%)
  3. Structure & Body1 (50%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2010Jun 2011
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jun 2011; peak Aug 2010 (2).

2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Glk350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200620072008201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict1320—
2007Good2550—
2008No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 ranks #8 of 9 among Glk350 model years (Complaint Index 13/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,739 miles.
Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.