2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLA250 years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. That ranks 9th out of 14 CLA250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 60,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 43% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 348,313 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Electrical ignition lock, reparked car one day, next day engine would not crank. Vehicle was stationary in driveway. *tr
When attempting to pass or pulling out onto road way the car will suddenly lose power, check engine light comes on. This leaves the drivers in a very dangerous situation with on-coming traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz cls 550. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of alexandria (200 s pickett st, alexandria, va 22304) where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was…
The cam shaft intake and exhaust adjusters need to be replaced at 77k mi, this is a $5k repair. I initially replaced the cam shaft position senors at 65k mi and the vehicle has been regularly serviced. Consistent with reports across the country this cam shaft component will fail around 50k-80k…
Was notified by mercedes benz that my vehicle was included in the takata airbag recall and that replacement parts would not be available until dec 2018. Since it was the only vehicle i owned and i had to continue work i drove the vehicle with defective parts until i was involved in an automobile…
Other Mercedes-Benz CLA250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CLA250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 CLA250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 CLA250 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 CLA250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 CLA250 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 CLA250 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 CLA250 | 23 | 6 |
| 2018 CLA250 | 41 | 9 |
| 2017 CLA250 | 27 | 10 |
| 2016 CLA250 | 66 | 8 |
| 2015 CLA250 | 61 | 7 |
| 2014 CLA250 | 179 | 6 |
| 2013 CLA250 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLA250 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.