2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class holds 33 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 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 Electrical system (10 of 33), then Engine (8) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2016 GLA-Class has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 51 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.
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 2017 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 (33 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the warning lights turned…"
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"Tire size 235/40 R20. Both front tires extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discout Tire in Lafayette, IN inpected and stated, "Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to drive on tires with…"
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"Tire size is 235/40 R20. Both front tires were extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discount Tire inspected the tires and stated that we were, "Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the warning light that the driver’s side air bag required service was illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light was constantly…"
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"1. *Component Failure*: The sunroof/moonroof has stopped functioning correctly due to broken plastic rail guides/sliders, causing issues with opening and closing. Additionally, there's a potential risk of the sunroof…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class holds 33 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 33), then Engine (8) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 GLA-Class has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 51 complaints, 3 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.
Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2017 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).