2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“Hello, My 2017 CLA Mercedes was recalled April 1 2021. They said its a hole in the steering shaft and it can lead to noises and crash! Its been over 3 months and the manufacturer has not fixed my car. Everytime I call they don't have an update on when it's going to be fixed. I have my family who I drive around in this car and I'm worried the steering might cause harm to us. We need assistance in getting this resolved. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11425056, filed 2021-07Related recalls
- 21V229000Apr 1, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for…Covers: Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2017, GLA 250 2017–2018, AMG CLA45 2017–2018 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10169602Nov 8, 2019Replace Steering Gear Bolts
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
- 10167551Jul 3, 2013Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology