2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,210miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 3% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,210 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. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear suspension collapsed. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the vehicle swerved into the next lane. The contact stated that there were no other vehicles nearby during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with frame corrosion. The contact was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699420, filed 2025-11, 70,000 miles“During an inspection, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership discovered severe corrosion and perforation, including holes, in the rear subframe of my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA. There were no warning lights or messages alerting us to the condition before it was discovered. The dealership confirmed that the subframe requires replacement and estimated the repair at approximately $6,000. The vehicle has approximately 140,000 miles. The rear subframe is a structural component that supports suspension components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759718, filed 2026-08“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
- 10058288Mar 30, 2015Xentry: bulletin information involving cla 4 matic and gla 4matic:thumping, grinding, and chatter noise come from the rear of the vehicles which may be caused from internal…
Suspension: 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 complaintsSteering
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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