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Mercedes-Benz A 220 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 82 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz A 220 since 2019, and 16 recalls have been issued. The 2019 model year has 48 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
82
Recalls
16
Worst year
2019
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2019-2022

Mercedes-Benz A 220 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz A 220 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz A 220 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz A 220 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2019202020212022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz A 220 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    23
  • Engine
    20
  • Driver assistance
    14
  • Fuel system
    11
  • Transmission
    7
  • Airbags
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Steering
    5
  • Visibility
    4
  • Locks
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1

Mercedes-Benz A 220 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022943Engine20
20217810Driver assistance41
20206621Electrical101
20193948Electrical12,000140

Recalls 16

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Mercedes-Benz A 220 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz A 220

What years of the Mercedes-Benz A 220 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz A 220 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz A 220?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz A 220?

Electrical, with 23 complaints across all years, followed by engine (20) and driver assistance (14).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz A 220 have?

16 recalls between 2019 and 2022. The 2019 model year has the most, with 14.

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