2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Focus | 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,592 | 177 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 99 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 30 |
| Median reported mileage | 50,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,571 | 20 |
| Engine | 441 | 66 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 297 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 245 | 44 |
| Steering | 219 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 36 |
| Structure | 62 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 569 | 0 |
| Stalling | 497 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 442 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 258 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 133 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 111 | 14 |
| Overheating | 65 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 0 |
2014 Ford Focus
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.