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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
32%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
13,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 32% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving on freeway around 70 MPH, the ip display just suddenly disappear for 1 split second, then the car shifted itself into neutral and displayed the following message: transmission malfunction stop , then I coasted to the right shoulder area of the freeway, then I turned off the engine, waited for 1-2 minutes, then restarted the engine again without any issue. It happened 2 days in the row-one is yesterday afternoon; the other one this morning.”

NHTSA complaint #11150118, filed 2018-11, 13,000 miles

“car engine turned off by itself in the traffic. It has happened a few times when I was waiting at the traffic light or waiting in lane to make turn. The engine suddenly turned off completely and I was caught in the traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11549737, filed 2023-10

“I have a 2017 GLA-250 with 90k miles and check engine light is on. My mechanic told me it was engine code P052E-71 crankcase ventilation valve and was a very known problem with 4 cylinder turbo engine and mercedes benz has extended emissions warranty for this issue. Called Mercedes dealership and they told me my model was NOT covered. Only models 2015-2020 C/E/CLC/SLC/SLK. What a bunch of crap! All these models have the same engine. Cost of repair $2,300. I will never buy another Mercedes again. Company doesn't stand by their product when they know they have a known problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11573413, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2017 mercedes benz gla250. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in april of 2016. The dealer (Mercedes-Benz of tampa 4400 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl, 33614) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair and that she would need to wait on the interim letter. …”

NHTSA complaint #11004749, filed 2017-07

“The contact was loaned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle while his vehicle was being serviced at the dealer. After parking the vehicle in a garage, the contact began to smell a burning odor. The contact then noticed smoke coming from the garage and attempted to start the vehicle in order to move the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start due to the battery having a short. The vehicle caught fire underneath the hood. The contact's granddaughter had to be hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The local fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. …”

NHTSA complaint #10983230, filed 2017-05

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023338%
2021528%
2020218%
2019310%
20181020%
20171032%
20161529%
20152729%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Electrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology