2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliability
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class over 11 years — 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLA-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (15 of 52), then Air bags (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2015 GLA-Class has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 33 complaints, 3 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.
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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (52 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (VIN: [XXX]) has a check engine light for code P052E, which points to a broken crankcase ventilation valve. My car has only 59,000 miles on it, but this same exact part already broke once…"
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"Panoramic sunroof fails to open/ close evenly due to plastic track failure. One side binds while the other moves, causing glass to tilt and jam. Risk of glass shattering, sudden detachment, distraction while driving,…"
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"My car totaled by another car and my air bags did not deploy."
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"I am reporting a P052E fault code related to the crankcase ventilation system on my Mercedes-Benz GLA. This is a known and widespread defect on multiple Mercedes-Benz models and is commonly covered under service…"
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"My airbag malfunction light appeared on the dashboard. Once the light appeared, the HORN STOPPED WORKING, a safety hazard that caused me not to be able to drive my vehicle for over a year due to the risk! I took the…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-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
NHTSA complaints on 2016 GLA filings most often name the engine, with air bags and the electrical system also among top components. Complaints on 2019 GLA filings most often name the power train, steering, and air bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliable?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class over 11 years — 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most GLA-Class years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (15 of 52), then Air bags (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 GLA-Class has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2017 has 33 complaints, 3 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.
Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with NHTSA.
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 take?
X156 GLA 250 lists 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40 (~5.9 qt); H247 GLA 250 lists 0W-20/0W-30/0W-40 (~5.8 qt). Verify the MB sheet on the container.
What components show up most in NHTSA complaints on the GLA?
On 2016 filings the engine is named most often, with air bags and the electrical system also among top components; 2022 filings also name the engine and forward-collision avoidance.
Which GLA generations does this site track?
X156 (2015-2020) and H247 (2021-on).