MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:35.543Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 177 complaints 2014 2015: 61 complaints 2015 2016: 64 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2012: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
20127
20139
2014177
201561
201664
201727
20180
20190

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.

AIR BAGS

3 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WAS NOTIFIED BY MERCEDES BENZ THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DEC 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191228

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190805

TAKATA RECALL. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SOME TIME DUE TO INABILITY TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR DONE. IS THERE A REMEDY? 1

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.