Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35, across 3 model years (2020–2022). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is back over prevention.
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No AMG CLA35 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 AMG CLA35: 4 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2022 AMG CLA35: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2021 AMG CLA35: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 AMG CLA35 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 AMG CLA35 | 1 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 AMG CLA35 | 4 | 8 | — | Back Over Prevention |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (4), 2022 (2), 2021 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35?
Back Over Prevention, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.