2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 1% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed thermostat. The contact was informed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact performed an inspection on the vehicle and determined there was a melted hole in the air intake valve. The contact stated that the dealer had not provided information of the condition of the melted air intake valve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656409, filed 2025-04, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246281Nov 17, 2023Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Various causes Up to Model year 2018 Fault code P06DA00 can be…
- 10206077Dec 8, 2021"MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 â Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
- 10205154Aug 5, 2016Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
- 10165845Jul 1, 2014Vehicle rocks or lurches once after sitting in park with engine running for roughly 10 minutes
- 10167495Mar 24, 2014Coolant warning message in the instrument cluster although the coolant level is OK
- 10167492Mar 21, 2014Engine diagnosis warning lamp active - check engine light (CEL) on. The fault code P052E71 is logged in the fault memory of the engine control unit.
- 10167511Mar 7, 2014Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) and/or oxygen sensor…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
20 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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