2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2012: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 179 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
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.
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, 2019-12-28
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, 2019-08-05
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, 2017-11-06
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.