Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has 0 recalls, 27 complaints.
0
Recalls
27
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Component or System That Failed or Malfunctioned: The component that failed was the partial-load ven... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact h... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| May 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving 68-70 MPH, the front ... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Approximately 6 months I noticed my vehicle began to emit an odor and is not responsive immediately ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Just replaced water pump and still need to replace positive Crankcase ventilation system hose |
| Feb 26, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The airbag spontaneously deployed while driving. No impact with any other vehicle and no previous d... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | WHEELS | Wheel Rim cracks in normal driving conditions. |
| Apr 29, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The Panoramic Sunroof Glass front cover has detached three times from my 2017 CLA 250 (VIN#[XXX]). ... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | STEERING | Hello, My 2017 CLA Mercedes was recalled April 1 2021. They said its a hole in the steering shaft a... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that on two separate occasions whil... |
| Nov 29, 2019 | ENGINE | UPON STARTUP IN COLD WEATHER...STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE CAN BE NOTICED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. INTE... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER HAVING HER OIL ... |
| Jun 28, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STAL... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE MAKING A U TURN ON FL-881 FOREST HILLS BLVD , THE HALF SHAFT FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO D... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | MAKING A U TURN , ON 3 LANE BLVD, A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE HAPPENED AND COASTED TO HALT. UPON... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED... |
| Nov 15, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING ON THE TOLL ROAD WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I HERE A LOUD BOOM AND CRACKLE ABOVE MY HEAD. AL... |
| Apr 10, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIG... |