2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 9 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 179 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-06
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz CLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-04
I have been waiting to have my airbags replaced for over 1 to 2 years now. The airbags are extremely a safety hazard due to the fact that they can deploy at any given time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-05
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Pre safe functions limited error message repeatedly comes on and loses acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-12
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Steering
1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Engine
1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 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.