This page covers 6 recalls, 176 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250.
30 mpg combined
7.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Engine complaints dominate the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 owner reports, followed by vehicle speed control and electrical issues. On the engine side, owners frequently describe check engine lights tied to the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder, with crankcase ventilation valve faults and PCV-related codes showing up across multiple reports. The vehicle speed control category captures a range of powertrain and throttle response concerns. Electrical complaints include isolated but notable reports of vehicles catching fire without prior warning lights, though these appear in a small number of filings. A separate pattern worth noting involves the rear subframe: multiple owners report significant rust formation on the subframe, in some cases leading to control arm failure. Shifter behavior also draws complaints, with owners describing the transmission selector getting stuck between drive and reverse unexpectedly.
176
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the driver airbag, which can deploy without warning and raise the risk of injury or a crash.
The roof panel also appears twice across this vehicle's recalls: the adhesive bonding on the front roof panel can deteriorate and allow it to detach while driving, turning it into a road hazard, and a prior repair attempt for that same issue may not have fully resolved the problem, leaving some vehicles still at risk of the panel coming loose. On the brake side, a fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster can break, requiring noticeably more force to press the brake pedal than expected. The passenger seat's occupant classification sensor may have improperly installed fuses that lose electrical contact, which can affect whether the front airbag deploys correctly for that seat. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system that can report an inaccurate vehicle location to emergency responders.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle from a previous repair, risking separation.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and replace the front roof panel using proper bonding materials and procedures at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fitting connecting the vacuum line to the brake booster may break, requiring increased force to apply the brakes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the connector end fitting at the brake booster at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuses in the passenger side interior fuse box may be incorrectly positioned or oriented, potentially causing electrical system failures.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect fuse position and orientation in the passenger side fuse box and replace the box if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
