2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,729miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,729 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.
“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“Approximately 6 months I noticed my vehicle began to emit an odor and is not responsive immediately when I press on the gas. During this time period a yellow check engine light appeared on my dashboard. My local mechanic recommended Christopher Motors in Warwick Rhode Island and German Motors in Providence, Rhode Island, who specializes in Mercedes. I scheduled an appointment and took the vehicle to Christophers Motors to get a diagnostics check for $130. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602367, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11018215May 2, 2025Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the SCN coding in the Belt-driven Starter Alternator (BSA) control…
- 11008712Oct 4, 2024Complaint Check engine light on. One of the below fault codes is current in the engine control module (N3/10). P04DB29, P04DB31, P04DB79 Cause Open circuit or high resistance to…
- 11031729Mar 20, 2019The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
- 11031616Mar 13, 2019Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the various Model Year (“MY”) 2014 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below, the engine…
- 10135644Oct 22, 2014Engine starts - but stops again
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 | 6 | 15% |
| 2017 | 4 | 14% |
| 2016 | 15 | 22% |
| 2015 | 14 | 23% |
| 2014 | 66 | 37% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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