| Issue ID | 823393 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361477 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/04/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 glk-350 with ineffective driver's side windshield wiper --leaves a wedge-shaped pool of water in front of driver, from left (at about 9 in. Tall). To right, extending about 2-3 feet, making it impossible to see oncoming traffic. Bought car in mar 2010, reported to mb several times, and they say its normal. Have pictures. Front end of vehicle --mainly right front tire-- wobbles, forcing driver to increase or decrease speed at around 60 mph. Reported to mb since new several times; they say they find nothing. Automatic transmission lurches at times, and some others it does not respond as asked (as in case of emergency). Reported to mb several times; another "vehicle operating as specified." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5GBXAFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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