Mercedes-Benz Cla250 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Cla250 years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
519
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
2012–2019
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cla250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 280 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 99 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 83 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 37 |
Every Cla250 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 37 | 10 | |
| 2016avoid | 99 | 8 | |
| 2015avoid | 83 | 7 | |
| 2014avoid | 280 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Cla250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cla250 years to avoid are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Cla250?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cla250 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have?
Across all model years, the Cla250 has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 519 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.