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SuspensionPart report

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
44,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I have 2015 CLA250 collision prevention assist dose not work and it’s always on as alarm on my dashboard after I search too many people have same issues I want to the dealer the ask 190$ for diagnostic and then will charge my for re program and suspension to harsh notice my car mileage 33000 only thanks”

NHTSA complaint #11218893, filed 2019-06, 33,200 miles

“Ml 250 blu tech diesel. 55,000 miles. Vehicle had been previously maintained only by mercedes benz and every recommended service had been completed timely by only mercedes benz. 1 month out of warranty and the car was inspected by mercedes 30 days prior and given a clean bill of health. No warning lights ever came on prior to or during the incident. This complaint is very similar to another on your website also involving the same parts. Vehicle was completely stopped at a major 4 way intersection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11343136, filed 2020-08, 55,000 miles

“Mercedes subframes that prematurely rust or deteriorate. Mercedes has extended warranty for the mentioned parts on some models. But clearly it is not enough because more models have the same issues. This is a serious safety issues and Mercedes should have taken more responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #11645299, filed 2025-02

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021114%
202015%
201812%
201535%

Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Other or unknown
17 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

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.

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