2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250
Safety Score
89
Safe
Recalls
1
Complaints
36
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-26 | 19V131000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Corrosion of the fuel system (on a Flex Fuel rated vehicle that had used E85 blend regularly) causing sudden loss of po… |
| 2025-10-31 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to t… |
| 2025-10-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have sent the below email over 100 times to Mercedes To whom it may concern, I am writing regarding the purchase o… |
| 2025-08-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My clock spring is no longer working, it made all the buttons on my steering wheel stop working and i am afraid the air… |
| 2025-08-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | P052E Check Engine light on. Same part is defective on other models that use the same parts. My car is not included in … |
| 2025-07-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The panoramic sunroof opens and closes but will not shut completely in the back. When calling around for a quote mechan… |
| 2025-06-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When you start off at a slow speed, the rear end of the car starts making a knocking noise. We had it inspected by Merc… |
| 2025-04-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Crank venting system. Wheel looses power. Oil us getting into sensors. |
| 2025-01-12 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the car wash, water ente… |
| 2025-01-09 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof switch … |
| 2025-01-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My car clock spring has went out, and it affects my car airbag deploy. I see it’s a problem with the Mercedes Cla250. I… |
| 2024-12-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Within 2 weeks after purchasing this vehicle the front stationary roof panel flew off the car. I noticed it when I park… |
| 2024-11-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine code PO52E - Positive Crankcase Ventilation regulator valve performance. Needs to be recalled |
| 2024-10-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I am driving around 55K miles in this car, and my check engine light comes up. I head to a local place to get a code ch… |
| 2024-09-02 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Air says it will malfunction nothing has happened but wish for it to be repaired before an accident |
| 2024-07-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC is experiencing a knocking noise from the rear differential at low speeds. The issu… |
| 2024-02-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle cluster lights go black while driving...dangerous due to no fuel gauge..no speed gauge... no speedometor..no se… |
| 2023-12-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Water comes in the car and fills the back seat floors with water. I think its comming in from the frame. |
| 2023-11-28 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The year and model of my car has been recalled for a steering column module/clock spring. Mercedes says my VIN is not i… |
| 2023-11-02 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving an undisclosed speed, an abnormally stro… |
| 2023-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The cluster panel lights that indicate speed, fuel, brakes, lights, turn signal, engine light, high beams and all othe… |
| 2023-10-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | roof front panel coating peeling off - there has been a recall for this issue on most mercedes benz of my year - not ju… |
| 2023-08-30 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air ba… |
| 2023-07-04 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | roof front panel coating peeling off - there has been a recall for this issue on most mercedes benz of my year - not ju… |
| 2023-05-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2018 CLA250 30k miles, leaving the airport the car suddenly felt as if it lost power and slowed un-commanded. It then … |
| 2022-11-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My car randomly caught on fire, it was parked in my apartment garage for a week while I was out of town. I came back to… |
| 2022-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the engine with the chec… |
| 2022-06-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Back up camera stop working. Putting gear on reverse does not prompt the camera screen. Called Dealer if there is a re… |
| 2021-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | SOS e call not activated and I’ve called Mercedes numerous times. They can’t get the car to respond they say it’s a com… |
| 2021-04-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V058000… |
| 2020-12-12 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a ticking s… |
| 2020-08-17 | SEATS | No | 0 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V130 REPEATED WARNING MESSAGES THAT PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT IS NOT LOCKED IN PLACE IN ADDITION… |
| 2018-09-10 | WHEELS:RIM | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TIRES SLOWLY… |
| 2018-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2018 MERCEDES BENZ CLA 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH VEHICLE STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING.… |
| 2018-01-23 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250C. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A SPE… |
| 2017-08-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING ON THE ACCESS ROAD GETTING READY TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I PROCEEDED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND MADE IT INTO… |