2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 68-70 MPH, the front roof panel separated from the vehicle and flew off. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V854000 (Structure) and 21V197000 (Structure). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11587142, filed 2024-05, 134,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…Covers: Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2014–2019, C300 2015–2020, AMG C63 2015–2020 +19 more
- 21V197000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2014–2019, AMG S63 2014–2020, GLA 250 2015–2020 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10171637Jan 14, 2020Retrofitted front door exit lamps with logo projection flicker
Body and structure: 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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