2017 MERCEDES BENZ CLA250 Problems & Recalls
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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 pa...
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, G...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow exc...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 ...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GL...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-C...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E30...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GL...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The instrument cluster display intermittently failed, either showing incorrect information or going completely blank while driving. Yes, the component is still installed in the vehicle and available f...
Component or System That Failed or Malfunctioned: The component that failed was the partial-load ventilation valve, which is part of the engine’s crankcase ventilation system. This valve is responsible for regulating airflow and pressure within the crankcase during partial engine loads. A malfunct...
Approximately 6 months I noticed my vehicle began to emit an odor and is not responsive immediately when I press on the gas. During this time period a yellow check engine light appeared on my dashboard. My local mechanic recommended Christopher Motors in Warwick Rhode Island and German Motors in Pr...
Approximately 6 months I noticed my vehicle began to emit an odor and is not responsive immediately when I press on the gas. During this time period a yellow check engine light appeared on my dashboard. My local mechanic recommended Christopher Motors in Warwick Rhode Island and German Motors in Pr...
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop inside the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the contact observed that the sunroof panel was missing. A Police Officer passing by stated that he observed tha...
Mileage: 90,000
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The trunk latch system failed, causing the trunk to open unexpectedly. Yes, the component is available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The tr...
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The trunk latch system failed, causing the trunk to open unexpectedly. Yes, the component is available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The tr...
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 68-70 MPH, the front roof panel separated from the vehicle and flew off. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V854000 (Structure) and 21V197000 (Structure). The dealer was notified of the failure a...
Mileage: 134,000
Just replaced water pump and still need to replace positive Crankcase ventilation system hose
Just replaced water pump and still need to replace positive Crankcase ventilation system hose
The airbag spontaneously deployed while driving. No impact with any other vehicle and no previous damage.
Wheel Rim cracks in normal driving conditions.
Hello, My 2017 CLA Mercedes was recalled April 1 2021. They said its a hole in the steering shaft and it can lead to noises and crash! Its been over 3 months and the manufacturer has not fixed my car. Everytime I call they don't have an update on when it's going to be fixed. I have my family who I ...
The Panoramic Sunroof Glass front cover has detached three times from my 2017 CLA 250 (VIN#[XXX]). The first time that it detached was with the previous owner and was repaired at a Mercedes dealership in Tampa Florida. It has since detached twice with ME and I have only owned it for 12 months. Th...
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the roof remained exposed with the wires from the sunroof hanging from the ceiling...
Mileage: 61,500
UPON STARTUP IN COLD WEATHER...STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE CAN BE NOTICED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINE CONNECTED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP.
Mileage: 65,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER HAVING HER OIL CHANGED, A COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE COOLANT WAS ADDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE HOME SCR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER HAVING HER OIL CHANGED, A COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE COOLANT WAS ADDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE HOME SCR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER HAVING HER OIL CHANGED, A COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE COOLANT WAS ADDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE HOME SCR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY MADE A LEFT TURN INTO THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF HER VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO ACCELERATE AND JUMP THE CURB EVENTUALLY COMING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DE...
Mileage: 20,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RADIO TURNED OFF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OPEN ROAD OF BRIDGE...
Mileage: 40,458
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RADIO TURNED OFF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OPEN ROAD OF BRIDGE...
Mileage: 40,458
WHILE MAKING A U TURN ON FL-881 FOREST HILLS BLVD , THE HALF SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO DIS ENGAGE... WHILE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS HEADING TOWARD ME. ATTACHED COPY OF MAPS.
Mileage: 35,000
MAKING A U TURN , ON 3 LANE BLVD, A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAPPENED AND COASTED TO HALT. UPON HALT, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE, DRIVE OR REVERSE. HAD THERE BEEN HEAVY ON COMING TRAFFIC, I WOULD HAVE BEEN T-BONED CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS WITH DEALERSHIP UNDER REPAIR AND EVALUATION.
Mileage: 35,000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE TOLL ROAD WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I HERE A LOUD BOOM AND CRACKLE ABOVE MY HEAD. ALMOST LIKE A FIREWORK WHEN IT GOES OFF. I THOUGHT IT WAS A GUN SHOT. WHEN I LOOKED UP MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF WAS GONE. NOTHING WAS DRIVING IN FRONT OF OR BESIDE ME. NOTHING HIT MY CAR. HOWEVER MERCEDES S...
Mileage: 39,381
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL ...
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AFTER TURNING ON REAR DEFROST, VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN REAR WINDOW EXPLODED.
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AFTER TURNING ON REAR DEFROST, VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN REAR WINDOW EXPLODED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ ...
SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, BATTERY POWER LOSS WITH COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN, FAULTY WIRE HARNESSES, LOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY, HEAD UNIT DEFAULTS, FAULTY TIRES WITH BLISTERING, COUNTLESS RECALLS.
Mileage: 19,400
SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, BATTERY POWER LOSS WITH COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN, FAULTY WIRE HARNESSES, LOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY, HEAD UNIT DEFAULTS, FAULTY TIRES WITH BLISTERING, COUNTLESS RECALLS.
Mileage: 19,400
SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, BATTERY POWER LOSS WITH COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN, FAULTY WIRE HARNESSES, LOCKED UP STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY, HEAD UNIT DEFAULTS, FAULTY TIRES WITH BLISTERING, COUNTLESS RECALLS.
Mileage: 19,400
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V62700 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, IT WOULD CAUSE INJURY TO HER FAMILY. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALM BEACH, 4...
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. NOT NEAR ANY OVERPASSES OR OTHER VEHICLES.
Mileage: 6,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V114000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...
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