Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 years to avoid are 2018, 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
141
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
2018–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cla 250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 55 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every Cla 250 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2020avoid | 32 | 11 | |
| 2019 | 27 | 6 | |
| 2018avoid | 55 | 9 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cla 250 years to avoid are 2018, 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cla 250 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 have?
Across all model years, the Cla 250 has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 141 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.