2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
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 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 141 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Communication | 1 | 2 |
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
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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.