2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 59 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags5 56%
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine1 11%
- Steering1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I have been waiting to have my airbags replaced for over 1 to 2 years now. The airbags are extremely a safety hazard due to the fact that they can deploy at any given time. I have a grand child that I transport and I am scored for her safety in that vehicle. This is sad how long this has been unremedied. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11287148, filed 2019-12Brakes: “The purpose of this correspondence is to understand what caused my vehicle to lose its breaking power and have me almost have a near fatal accident. If I was not an experienced driver, I might not be sending this letter at this time. The incident happened on thursday morning, february 27, 2020. I commute from newnan, ga to midtown atlanta daily. My commute can range from 40-45 miles and 50 minutes to more than an hour on any given day. The first 30 miles of my commute is usually spent on cruise control. I can cruise into downtown atlanta without having to release the cruise control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321194, filed 2020-04, 147,982 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,135 and 147,982 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 59 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Brakes. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is…
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Body and structure. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even…
- 11037211Aug 29, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission reaction during certain driving situations. May be most noticeable when transitioning from a…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Body and structure. Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even…
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound…
- 11032875May 19, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely…
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical…
- 11026832Dec 19, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Oil residue in connector of transmission control unit in dual-clutch transmission models 724.0 and 724.1. Cause As part of the production process, the electrohydraulic controller units are…
- 11022045Aug 5, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Customer complaints regarding automatic transmission 724.1 (8FDCT & 8FDCT hybrid) For faster, more effective and more targeted diagnosis, Intelligent Predictive Repair (IPR) has been…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 20 | 15,934 | 11 | — | 28 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 23 | 35,000 | 6 | — | 29 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 41 | 27,000 | 9 | — | 29 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 28 | 39,381 | 10 | — | 29 | 43 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 67 | 37,000 | 8 | — | 30 | 74 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 61 | 36,954 | 7 | — | 30 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 179 | 16,768 | 6 | — | 30 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 9 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz CLA250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,135 and 147,982 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.