2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 33%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 33% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving 70 MPH on highway, 12k miles on my 2016 car and the sunroof exploded out the top of my car. Sounded like a shotgun blast, shreds of glass everywhere. No warnings, sounds, any idea about to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10954279, filed 2017-02, 12,000 miles“I have a infant on board with me, and travels with me, from fredericksburg, virginia to hampton, virginia.we cloud have been killed on the way home to thanks giving dinner last monthin hampton. So, my granddaughter and I left left fredericksburg, vi all of a sudden my mercedes GLA 250 2016 slammed in park on I-95 south, I though it was the automatic sensor, the green a button. I was almost struck in the back. I then started vehicle up and moved to the right in the slower lanes. Then the automatic sensor came on you know the green a button,I turned it off. It came back by itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11060972, filed 2018-01, 6,800 miles“My Mercedes-Benz, 2016GLA 250 vehicle. The automatic transmission shifts into neutral while driving. It’s happened on multiple occasions and it’s very scary. This is a dangerous safety issue! I’ve seen it’s been recalled/addressed for other GLA250 model years, but not for 2016 year models. Please bring to MB USA attention. Thank you very much for your assistance!”
NHTSA complaint #11535283, filed 2023-07“My car puts itself into neutral while driving and while stopped. This has happened 4 times now. The dealer claims they aren’t familiar with this issue. My safety and the safety of others driving around me are in danger. Today, I was changing lanes on the feeder road, and my car locked up into neutral and wouldn’t let me drive it. The error message says “Do not shift gears. Visit dealer”. This car has been in no accidents and hasn’t had any work done other than routine work.”
NHTSA complaint #11431458, filed 2021-09“Faulty Panoramic Sunroof. I took the car to the dealer service to have the sunroof checked since it won't close all the way that the guide rails jammed and faulty. It is too expensive to get it fixed after taking to Mercedes. I haven't owned the vehicle very long and only used the sunroof maybe once or twice and it stopped working. This should be a recall and I shouldn't have to pay to fix it. I am worried that it might come off while driving, for now it is sealed with wrap.”
NHTSA complaint #11435356, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 11028809Feb 13, 2026Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The…
- 10179966Jul 31, 2020Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
- 10205154Aug 5, 2016Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
15 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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