Mercedes-Benz CLA250 years to avoid
More than twice the CLA250's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz CLA250 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine126
- Electrical89
- Airbags58
- Acceleration44
- Driver assistance39
- Transmission38
- Body38
- Fuel system34
- Visibility24
- Steering24
- Wheels20
- Brakes17
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 95 | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 87 | 7 | Acceleration | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 70 | 21 | Driver assistance | 11 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 69 | 23 | Engine | 50,000 | 6 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 48 | 41 | Electrical | 27,000 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 61 | 28 | Electrical | 39,381 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 28 | 67 | Engine | 40,000 | 8 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 34 | 61 | Engine | 37,800 | 7 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 5 | 179 | Engine | 17,515 | 6 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 88 | 9 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2012 | 90 | 7 | Airbags | 77,000 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 27
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 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 CLA250
What years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 should you avoid?
2014, 2015 and 2016. Each has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz CLA250's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 179, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
2013, 2020 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 21 and 23).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
Engine, with 126 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (89) and airbags (58).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?
27 recalls between 2012 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 11.
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