2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs 2020 Nissan Versa
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 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2020 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 282 | 130 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 16 |
| Power Train | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
2020 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.