Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years to avoid
More than twice the GLA 250's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 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 GLA 250 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine82
- Electrical50
- Transmission47
- Fuel system40
- Airbags35
- Driver assistance28
- Body20
- Brakes19
- Visibility18
- Steering14
- Wheels8
- Suspension7
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 3 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 8 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 94 | 4 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 75 | 18 | Engine | 9 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 86 | 11 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 68 | 29 | Transmission | 50,000 | 11 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 49 | 51 | Engine | 45,000 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 67 | 31 | Electrical | 64,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 53 | 51 | Engine | 35,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 29 | 94 | Engine | 38,000 | 5 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 28
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 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 GLA 250
What years of the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 should you avoid?
2015. It has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 94, mostly about engine and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
2020, 2021 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (11, 18 and 29).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Engine, with 82 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (50) and transmission (47).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?
28 recalls between 2014 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 12.
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