Electrical ignition lock, reparked car one day, next day engine would not crank. Vehicle was stationary in driveway.
The worst 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
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- Airbags3
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Washer fluid system leaks
What 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When attempting to pass or pulling out onto road way the car will suddenly lose power, check engine light comes on. This leaves the drivers in a very dangerous situation with on-coming traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz cls 550. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of alexandria (200 s pickett st, alexandria, va 22304) where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that an oil leak had caused damage to a wiring harness, the engine control module and several other unstated electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. There was no additional assistance provided. The failure mileage was 610,708.
The cam shaft intake and exhaust adjusters need to be replaced at 77k mi, this is a $5k repair. I initially replaced the cam shaft position senors at 65k mi and the vehicle has been regularly serviced. Consistent with reports across the country this cam shaft component will fail around 50k-80k miles and at that point the repair is 2/3 the value of the car if it was in good working order. No engine should give out after 75k miles, this component needs to be recalled.
Was notified by mercedes benz that my vehicle was included in the takata airbag recall and that replacement parts would not be available until dec 2018. Since it was the only vehicle I owned and I had to continue work I drove the vehicle with defective parts until I was involved in an automobile accident in july 2018. I am now disabled after a lengthy hospital & rehab stay and had to several surgeries in order to walk/limp again in 2019. I was hit almost head on and was okay until the airbag deployed and I felt a sharp burning sensation in my lower extremities and could not move afterwards. Ems pulled me out of my car and I was admitted to hospitalicu. I am unable to fully function with my mobility, lost my job, cannot drive due to nerve damage to my ankle, leg and hip and currently receiving disability pay. The company that towed my totaled mercedes benz noted that the airbag was in "poor condition". I just realized after many months of medication and pain that I have not heard anything else from mercedes benz in regards to this matter and would like to join any class action lawsuit that is available in regards to this matter, as I should have never been sold this vehicle in 2016 without this matter being disclosed!!!*dt
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mercedes-benz cla250. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.
Takata recall. The car has been parked for some time due to inability to have the recall repair done. Is there a remedy? 1
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Questions about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, fewer than a typical CLA250 model year.
What is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 year score?
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have bad airbags?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2016 (14 complaints) and 2014 (11 complaints).
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