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Mercedes-Benz CLA250

2016 only

99 classified complaints 8 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have 99 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 29,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercedes-Benz CLA250 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 29,000 miles. 27.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 15,505 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 34,303 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 5 complaints

Median onset: 8,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 4 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Mercedes-Benz CLA250 report for every year and full specs/safety data.