2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 vs 2014 Nissan Versa
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 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 2014 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 177 | 207 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 156 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | 59,768 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 66 | 37 |
| Power Train | 20 | 82 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 29 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 4 |
| Structure | 11 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 33 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
2014 Nissan Versa
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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.