2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,750 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop inside the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the contact observed that the sunroof panel was missing. A Police Officer passing by stated that he observed that the panel had detached and land on the street. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11597877, filed 2024-07, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the roof remained exposed with the wires from the sunroof hanging from the ceiling. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice where the replacement part for the sunroof were ordered. An independent glass technician repaired the panoramic sunroof however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email however, there was no response. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422653, filed 2021-06, 61,500 milesRelated 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…
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11027751Jan 16, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy *Note - This Li does not apply if there…
- 11027682Jan 15, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11027566Jan 7, 2026Complaint Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient. Cause Many possible root causes Remedy AC Diagnosis (General) Initial Steps…
- 11010494Nov 13, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
- 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…
- 10205218Aug 9, 2013New roller blind with blind bearing does not fit in previous panoramic with old roof mechanisms or blind guide rails.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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