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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has 19 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Other
35
Engine
28
Powertrain
19
Airbags
15
Structure
15
Electrical
15
Visibility
9
Suspension
4
Brakes
4
Speed Control
4
Steering
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 10, 2025POWER TRAINIn November 2024, while at a stop, the car shut off. A few weeks later, while driving the car over s...
Aug 14, 2024POWER TRAINthere is a known issue with the mercedes benz GLA 250 rear differential. it is defective and need to...
May 10, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately...
Feb 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe head unit for the sound system begins a reset loop when navigating radio station and/or connecti...
Jan 1, 2024POWER TRAINRear differential has failed/malfunctioned. The vehicle is available upon request. It is a road safe...
Oct 12, 2023POWER TRAINCar randomly shifts to neutral, displays message : "reverse not available" or "transmission malfunct...
Oct 5, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a co...
Jun 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at various speed...
Mar 13, 2023POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the...
Feb 25, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe car had only 71,000 miles on it when it it had a crank no start situation that immobilized it an...
Feb 21, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEGood Afternoon, the status of my vehicle is simply UNKNOWN. I purchased my vehicle on the 26th last...
Sep 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUpon start, got a "reverse not possible" warning. Tried to drive home, but shifting was very erratic...
May 14, 2021POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETHE VEHICLE SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AND SAYS 4 MATIC NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE TO COAST TO A STOP AND THEN SH...
May 13, 2021POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE AFTER STARTING WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR FROM PARK. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH READ "SERVICE ...
Feb 3, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINEIT APPEARS THAT WHEN THE TURBOCHARGER IS ENGAGED, COOLANT LEAVING THE TURBOCHARGER IS SPRAYING FROM ...
Apr 20, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINETRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE: SO FAR I HAVE ONLY EXPERIENCED THIS (TWICE) DURING COLD-ST...
Mar 16, 2016POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREI HAD TWO MVA ACCIDENTS (FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2016) IN THIS VEHICLE WITHIN~ 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHI...
Oct 22, 2015POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ST...
Oct 1, 2015POWER TRAINA1 INCOMING EMAIL REQUEST: EMAIL FROM CONSUMER RE 2015 MERCEDES BENZ CLA250 4MATIC TRANSMISSION ISSU...

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