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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
20%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While stopped at a red light, my 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 unexpectedly shut off and shifted into Neutral without warning. All warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and a message instructed me to release the brake and restart the engine. The vehicle restarted, but this has now happened twice. The check engine light remains illuminated most of the time. This unexpected engine shutdown creates a safety hazard because the vehicle loses power unexpectedly while in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753098, filed 2026-07

“I was driving and I got coolant error on my dashboard. It came and then off. I pulled over and nothing seemed wrong with my engine. I restarted and headed home. The error was still on but the car was driving fine. I was trying to make it home. The car suddenly had all sorts of errors. It told me that my car was undrivable. I had no control over my car going 55 mph on a highway. I was luck to steer the car to the side of the road. Even when I was on the side of the road, I could not put it in park. It kept telling me my car was in danger of rolling away. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604898, filed 2024-07

“August 2024 the dealership had my vehicle for over a month for major engine repairs after the motor mount snapped on the freeway and since then I only drove 3661 miles and I’m now convinced that they miss diagnosed and missed something It never drove the same after so on June 24th I was driving home and the engine seized and almost ejected me from the vehicle and I thank god for seatbelts The car was towed to the dealership and no loaner nor communication for 3 weeks Then tried to charge me $5000 then $3500 to do a teardown after telling me a week ago that I have catastrophic engine failure…”

NHTSA complaint #11675251, filed 2025-07

“The drivetrain/shaft is causing rumbling in the vehicle when accelerating and decelerating, typically around highway speeds. after more investigation the parts used on the a220 were also used on the gle350 that were recalled for having the same issues however the a220 wasn’t recalled for those issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11670557, filed 2025-07

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021220%
2020420%
201912%

Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220

Electrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology