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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 50 total for the year
Median mileage
45,695miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,695 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, various warning lights, including the check engine, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), oil, and other warning lights, were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test; however, no faults were found with the vehicle. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to completely close; because of the failure, water was leaking inside the vehicle during inclement weather. In addition, the air bag warning light had also become illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694586, filed 2025-10, 45,695 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side of the sunroof had raised up, causing the sunroof to fail to close properly. The vehicle had been taken to a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated the dealer had been contacted and an upcoming appointment with the dealer was scheduled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605188, filed 2024-07

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201927%
201836%
201726%
201636%
201589%

Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Steering
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 Nov 1, 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