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Mercedes-Benz CLA250Model year report

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz CLA250 years

Typical for this model

43/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2018

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,381miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and engine (4). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,381 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 108 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the occupant classification filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 43 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Sensor malfunctions, battery power loss with complete electrical shutdown, faulty wire harnesses, locked up steering wheel while in motion on freeway, head unit defaults, faulty tires with blistering, countless recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #11074020, filed 2018-02, 19,400 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz c300. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, a vehicle unexpectedly made a left turn into the front drivers side of her vehicle causing it to accelerate and jump the curb eventually coming to a stop. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy however an air bag malfunction warning alert illuminated. The front passenger tire and the whole driver side was damaged. The contact sustained four broken teeth, eye damage, traumatic brain injury, shoulder damage, seizures, and speech damage that required medical attention. …”

NHTSA complaint #11326509, filed 2020-05, 20,000 miles

Engine: “Upon startup in cold weather...strong odor of gasoline can be noticed in passenger compartment. Internet search shows this to be a problem with the fuel line connected to the high pressure fuel pump.”

NHTSA complaint #11384705, filed 2020-12, 65,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I was driving on the toll road when out of no where I here a loud boom and crackle above my head. Almost like a firework when it goes off. I thought it was a gun shot. When I looked up my panoramic sunroof was gone. Nothing was driving in front of or beside me. Nothing hit my car. However mercedes says it's impossible and something hit it, but my insurance won't pay for the sunroof repair because of class action lawsuits. They say it is mercedes responsibility. However, mercedes basically called me a liar and refuses to replace the panoramic sunroof. They want to charge me $3200 to repair it.”

NHTSA complaint #11157264, filed 2018-12, 39,381 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 65,000 miles.

9%0–1018%10–2536%25–5018%50–759%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,381 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201852020202220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CLA250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic243629$2,850
CLA250 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic233227$3,050
CLA250 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel7-speed automatic233227$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 → · Check a 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. 108 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 108 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20236—0—29—Too new
20217—5—29—Not enough data
20202015,93411—28—Rising
20192335,0006—29—Rising
20184127,0009—2934 · FewerRising
20172839,38110—2943 · TypicalStable
20166737,0008—3074 · MoreStable
20156136,9547—3050 · TypicalStable
201417916,7686—30100 · MoreFalling
2013970,0000———Not enough data
2012765,0000———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CLA250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 (CLA250, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 24 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,381 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 65,000 miles; 64% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.