Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

2016 only

71 classified complaints 4 recalls

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have 71 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 101,000 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 GLA 250 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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 9 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 9 complaints

Median onset: 6,800 miles.

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

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 29,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 43,313 miles.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

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

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

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 GLA 250 report for every year and full specs/safety data.