2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,256miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,256 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“You would always need to think and search where you are going to invest your money regardless of car brand name... Yes, non of the (8) airbags equipped in my brand new 2018 car, as claimed by mercedes benz (distributed in various locations within the car), along with the modern sophisticated safety technology as claimed, has been activated/deployed during that car accident to prevent severe pain for my wife who was rushed that day to a hospital for intensive medical care. …”
NHTSA complaint #11155898, filed 2018-12, 2,256 miles“Sunroof glass exploded without warning while driving at highway speed. Glass shards poured throughout the vehicle including on the driver, potentially putting the vehicle and other vehicles in danger.”
NHTSA complaint #11748081, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 23V854000Dec 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2015–2019, CLA250 2014–2019, C300 2015–2020 +19 more
- 21V197000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2015–2020, AMG S63 2014–2020, CLA250 2014–2019 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10144083Mar 14, 2018Pop-up roof: Roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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