I slid on snow during a storm and hit head on to an oncoming car and my car has been deemed a total loss. During the crash not a single airbag at all deployed. I hit the windshield and the dash, at least one should have gone off, but none of them deployed in the car
The worst 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 178
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Temporary no start condition with check engine light and multiple warning messages
- Intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission reaction...
- Customers may report one or more of the following: • Transmission malfunction message • Check engine light...
- Tailgate opens unintentionally
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 24 | 33 | 27 |
What 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While executing a right turn, the steering wheel became locked. The driver attempted to apply the brakes, but they were unresponsive. Consequently, the vehicle collided with the divider.
During regular use my 2023, Mercedes Cla 250, had a fault in the instrument display in which the display shut off completely. Only the media display remained on, however the media display is completely useless in this scenario, only the instrument display can show the speed in which the vehicle is traveling and the Rpm range in which the vehicle is being accelerated at. I was left stranded, hopeless, and endangered as a result of this catastrophic vehicle failure.
I own a 2023 Mercedes CLA250 VIN: [XXX]. This morning I was driving 50 mph on a road with no traffic, no car in front or behind me, no trees or overhead wires and my sunroof imploded. I have the privacy screen closed which saved me from the shards of glass raining on me. I have included pictures of the roof as well of the poor quality of the glass that is used for the sunroof. I am shocked there is no safety film in that glass to prevent it from shattering. This was a terrible experience- I expected more from a Mercedes. I’m horrified this can happen. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was driving on hwy 301 in Maryland at 5am. My sunroof exploded. It was like a bomb went off hatterung glass all over my face and body
Exploding sunroof. Dealership will not accept responsibility even though this is a known issue with their cars. This exploded on the highway and could have caused major issues for other drivers and myself with flying glass. There was not any external impact that caused the explosion. Mercedes needs to recall and fix this issue to prevent other accidents.
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Questions about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, fewer than a typical CLA250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 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).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 get?
Official estimates for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 range from 27 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25 city and 36 highway.
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