2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class holds 158 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CLA-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (42 of 158), then Air bags (21) and Powertrain (20). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
The 2014 CLA-Class has 195 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2016 has 67 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (158 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"During an inspection, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership discovered severe corrosion and perforation, including holes, in the rear subframe of my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA. There were no warning lights or messages…"
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"I came out from work. Got in my car and started it and went to make a three-point turn to go the opposite direction on a quiet back street in the airbag deployed halfway through and blew up in my face, causing my hands…"
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"Collision Prevention Assist Plus Inoperative Light on the dashboard it appears often and beep I am not sure and why"
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"The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the sunroof panel was tilted on one side and fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon researching the failure, the contact…"
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"The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the roof panel had detached and was tilted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an estimate for the repair was provided. The contact related…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
For 2015 CLA250 vehicles, NHTSA campaign 19V-892 covers certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC vehicles (with CLA45 AMG): the Occupant Classification System may be improperly calibrated and prevent passenger air-bag deployment; dealers replace the passenger seat cushion. Campaign 17V-627 covers certain 2014-2018 CLA250 vehicles among other Mercedes models for insufficient steering grounding that can allow inadvertent driver air-bag deployment; dealers add grounding. Confirm open campaigns by VIN under trim strings such as CLA250.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class holds 158 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CLA-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (42 of 158), then Air bags (21) and Powertrain (20). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 8 that report an injury.
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 CLA-Class has 195 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2016 has 67 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.
Has the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Owners have filed 158 complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz CLA take?
0W-40 / 5W-30 MB-approved viscosities are common for CLA250 fills on C117 and C118 — confirm the engine sticker.
What does NHTSA campaign 19V-892 cover on early CLA250?
Certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC vehicles (with CLA45 AMG): the Occupant Classification System may be improperly calibrated and prevent passenger air-bag deployment; dealers replace the passenger seat cushion.
When did the C118 CLA generation start?
Model year 2020 on this site (after C117 2014-2019).