2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs 2018 Toyota C-HR
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 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2018 Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 156 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 54,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 211 |
| Engine | 6 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
2018 Toyota C-HR
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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.