2017 Chevrolet Volt vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 697 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,171 | 106 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,925 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 310 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 233 | 1 |
| Power Train | 219 | 4 |
| Engine | 182 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 124 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
| Overheating | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Volt
2017 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.