How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?

NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2010 GLK350, which is about 8% of all 241 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 GLK350 suspension or subframe?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 GLK350, even though several owners mention rear subframe corrosion and say the issue has been recalled in other countries.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically appear on the 2010 GLK350?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2010 GLK350 is 66,250 miles.

What is the main suspension complaint on the 2010 GLK350?

The most frequently described issue is corrosion of the rear subframe, which some owners say led to the rear suspension detaching or the vehicle losing control while braking.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 19 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2010 GLK350, though 1 fire was reported.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, about 8% of its 241 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 66,250. No related recall covers this area for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 19; 8% of 241 complaints
All complaints this year: 241
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 66,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear subframe corrodes and rots from the inside out, in some cases separating from the rear suspension and causing the vehicle to fishtail under braking.
Owners report tire sidewall failures and blowouts after hitting potholes or small road debris, sometimes at low speed.
A rear cross beam and brake lines were found completely rusted out, which owners say has been treated as a recall issue in other countries but not in the United States.
Some owners describe an abnormal noise developing in the rear of the vehicle while driving at any speed, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
A mechanic told one owner the corroded subframe made the vehicle unsafe to drive at all.

When 2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2009, latest Oct 10, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Oct 2025; peak Nov 2023 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Glk350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20061 (50%)
20071 (20%)
20081 (100%)
201019 (8%)
20112 (2%)
20127 (4%)
20131 (1%)
20146 (6%)
20152 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 have?: NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2010 GLK350, which is about 8% of all 241 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 GLK350 suspension or subframe?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 GLK350, even though several owners mention rear subframe corrosion and say the issue has been recalled in other countries.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically appear on the 2010 GLK350?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2010 GLK350 is 66,250 miles.
What is the main suspension complaint on the 2010 GLK350?: The most frequently described issue is corrosion of the rear subframe, which some owners say led to the rear suspension detaching or the vehicle losing control while braking.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 19 suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2010 GLK350, though 1 fire was reported.