2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 3% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682440, filed 2025-08, 180,000 miles“The contact leased a 2015 mercedes benz gla250. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel shook and the power steering failed. The contact stated that an abnormal banging noise emitted from the steering wheel in mid-turn causing the contact to go over the curb. Following the failure, the tire light illuminated. The front passenger tire fractured and rolled underneath the vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702684, filed 2015-03, 420 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219265Aug 2, 2022Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph. Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller…
- 10151962Jul 25, 2018Plastic element on release lever of manual steering column adjuster loose.
- 10158322Oct 9, 2017Cracking noise at limit stop of electric steering
- 10135734Jan 9, 2017AMG Performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled
- 10135646Oct 23, 2014Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster; fault on suspension CAN bus
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
27 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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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