2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250.
Worst 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 1,637 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 20,460 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Communication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~245,698 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
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Does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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