2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
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.
“All warning lights on dashboard lights up while driving. Got two diagnostic tests and conclusion is steering column module needs to be replaced 2016 had a recall between 2015-2018 on Gla250 2nd diagnostic test the SRS Module needs to be replaced it sounds like a manufactured problem and Mercedes Benz repair shop needs to investigate because it’s a hazardous safety issue lights on dashboard lights up are traction control airbags off brake lights cruise control and SES all reads malfunctioning see dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11540872, filed 2023-08Related 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
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
17 complaintsEngine
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 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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