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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 1% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“Software error on 2016 mercedes under cpo warranty. Dealer and call to corporate office. Would not fix under warranty. Safety system failure due to software and would not fix due to software problems. Vehicle has been maintained and has 40,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11399896, filed 2021-03, 40,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021114%
202015%
201611%
201512%
201411%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Other or unknown
20 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Seats
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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