Electrical systemPart report
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,918miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,918 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 10179904Aug 28, 2020Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message
- 10160738Apr 11, 2019Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
- 10154028Jan 30, 2019Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
- 10165847Jul 8, 2014Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster. Distronic, ESP, tire pressure monitoring, engine indicator lamp Diverse CAN communication errors stored in quick test Possible…
- 10167512Mar 13, 2014ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist…
- 10167498Mar 13, 2014ESP warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the ESP control unit (N30/4).
- 10167510Feb 28, 2014The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is…
- 10166981Feb 14, 2014Implausible coolant warning message in instrument cluster
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 2 | 9% |
| 2018 | 10 | 24% |
| 2017 | 7 | 25% |
| 2016 | 9 | 13% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 44 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 29% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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