2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda Civic | 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 177 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 103 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 98 | 20 |
| Engine | 23 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 36 |
| Wheels | 22 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
2014 Honda Civic
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.