2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 30%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 30% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I leased this vehicle end of september 2016 but have replaced tires 6 times within last two years due to bubble in side of the tires. I don't think it is issue with tires since I have 2016 bmw with same tires without any issues. It could the rim size or the suspension on this vehicle cause tires to bubble up. I have been leasing cars for 30 years and never had issues like this. Numerous time I have asked the dealer to find out the root cause for it but no luck so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152832, filed 2018-11, 37,000 miles“The sunroof spontaneously exploded with a large noise raining glass down on us. There were no cars around, no objects hit the sunroof. We were driving at normal speed on the highway. This issue is very dangerous because it was startling like an explosion and could have caused loss of control. The car had very low mileage was practically brand new in perfect condition.”
NHTSA complaint #11057168, filed 2017-12, 9,000 miles“Automatic engaging of emergency break while driving or stationary together with signals of collision prevention assistant plus inoperative and two other errors (in pictures). Car was bought recently bought and delivered to me on january 1st , 2020. It has been taken back to dealer twice for same errors. It was replaced the battery twice as dealer indicated it had to do with auxiliary battery malfunctioning which was also another error showing in the panel.”
NHTSA complaint #11309432, filed 2020-02, 31,000 miles“The incident that occurred is that my sunroof exploded on me while I was driving. There was know one in front of me nor next to me. Nothing hitting it to cause this, it just exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #11696324, filed 2025-10“My radio completely turned off & the whole colonization system is shut down. I cannot control anything like changing the time or lights in my car & I have no working screen. The screen is completely black & nothing turns on or works. It randomly turned off one day & hasn’t come back on. I took it to the dealership & they want me to pay $2,500 to get it fixed. I did not cause this issue, the car itself caused this. I do not think I should have to pay for something I did not cause.”
NHTSA complaint #11439345, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11028809Feb 13, 2026Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The…
- 10205841Sep 24, 2021Spare wheel.
- 10179966Jul 31, 2020Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
- 10205156Aug 26, 2016Intial startup not possible after replacement of transmisson 725.0 or of electrohydraulic controller unit.
- 10205154Aug 5, 2016Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
- 10205200Jul 15, 2013Parktronic inoperable.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 50% |
| 2021 | 2 | 29% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 5 | 22% |
| 2018 | 10 | 24% |
| 2017 | 4 | 14% |
| 2016 | 20 | 30% |
| 2015 | 17 | 28% |
| 2014 | 22 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 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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