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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.

“My turn signals are not working and warnings are showing up on my dashboard. My pillars are both wet on the drivers side and passenger side. My speed odometer and tachodometer are not working. The dash board iis showing the brake and high beams are on but they aren't on. I have fog on the front window when I get in the car. This situation is of major concern for my safety. I am not certain that the air bags would work? I refuse to drive this vehicle. I called Mercedes Benz in Wilmington, NC and I can't get an appointment until October 13th. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690737, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that there was water leaking from all four grab handles above the front and rear driver's and passenger's side seats. Upon inspection, the contact noticed water stains around the sunroof and headliner. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. …”

NHTSA complaint #11569250, filed 2024-02, 80,000 miles

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

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

Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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