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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows44
model years2014–2020 (7)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mercedes-benz.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020cla-class-2020-backup-camera-failureBackup camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION42025-05 → 2026-04242026-09-02
2020cla-class-2020-recall-remedy-delayRecall remedy delayed or parts unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION72020-02 → 2024-02242026-09-02
2020cla-class-2020-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatterVISIBILITY/WIPER32022-03 → 2026-03242026-09-02
2020cla-class-2020-engine-stall-turboEngine stalling and turbo failureENGINE32023-01 → 2026-08242026-09-02
2019cla-2019-inadvertent-neutral-shiftInadvertent shift to neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN112019-08 → 2026-01512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-crankcase-ventilation-failureCrankcase ventilation failureENGINE32024-08 → 2025-02512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-rear-differential-failureRear differential failurePOWER TRAIN32024-03 → 2024-08512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-wheel-rim-crackingWheel rim crackingWHEELS32021-02 → 2023-12512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-recall-part-unavailableRecall repair part unavailabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION42022-06 → 2022-07512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-fuel-rail-odor-leakFuel odor or leak from fuel railFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE72024-01 → 2026-03512026-08-29
2019cla-2019-sunroof-panel-failurePanoramic sunroof panel failureSTRUCTURE52019-11 → 2026-02512026-08-29
2018cla-2018-instrument-cluster-blackoutInstrument cluster blackout while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM42024-01 → 2026-05442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-pcv-valve-p052ePCV valve fault with P052E codeENGINE42024-10 → 2025-08442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-roof-panel-water-intrusionFront roof panel detachment and water intrusionSTRUCTURE62023-12 → 2026-05442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-communication-recall-delayCommunication recall repair part unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION32021-05 → 2021-09442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-engine-shutdown-while-drivingEngine shutdown and neutral shift while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE52017-09 → 2021-10442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-clock-spring-airbagClock spring failure and airbag warningAIR BAGS52023-09 → 2025-11442026-07-15
2018cla-2018-rear-differential-noiseRear differential noise at low speedPOWER TRAIN32023-06 → 2025-06442026-07-15
2017cla-class-2017-panoramic-sunroof-detachPanoramic sunroof detaching or shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE62017-10 → 2024-07272026-09-01
2017cla-class-2017-transmission-halfshaft-failureTransmission disengaging during a turnPOWER TRAIN22019-03 → 2019-04272026-09-01
2017cla-class-2017-fuel-odor-cabinGasoline odor entering the cabinENGINE22020-12 → 2024-07272026-09-01
2017cla-class-2017-airbag-recall-parts-unavailableAirbag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS32017-12 → 2018-04272026-09-01
2017cla-class-2017-airbag-deployment-malfunctionAirbag deploying spontaneously or failing to deployAIR BAGS22020-05 → 2023-02272026-09-01
2016cla-class-2016-front-roof-panel-recallFront stationary roof panel bonding and detachment recallSTRUCTURE92021-06 → 2026-08662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-sunroof-glass-shattersSunroof glass shattering or exploding while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER32017-12 → 2025-10662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-pcv-valve-p052eCrankcase ventilation valve fault, code P052EENGINE72022-03 → 2025-02662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-transmission-slips-neutralTransmission shifts to neutral unexpectedly while drivingPOWER TRAIN52018-12 → 2024-11662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-tire-sidewall-bubblingTire sidewall bubbling and blowoutWHEELS32016-03 → 2018-11662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-airbag-recall-unresolvedAirbag recall unresolved (Takata inflator / clockspring)AIR BAGS92017-10 → 2026-06662026-08-28
2016cla-class-2016-airbag-deploy-fail-crashAirbag non-deployment or unexpected deployment in a crashAIR BAGS42016-12 → 2021-05662026-08-28
2015cla-class-2015-panoramic-sunroof-failurePanoramic sunroof shattering or detaching while drivingSTRUCTURE272017-07 → 2025-111572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-pcv-valve-check-engineCrankcase ventilation valve check engine code P052EENGINE212023-10 → 2025-101572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion and rear suspension failureSUSPENSION32025-02 → 2025-111572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-tire-sidewall-blowoutTire sidewall tearing and blowoutTIRES32018-03 → 2023-051572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-transmission-neutral-shiftTransmission shifting to neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN152015-12 → 2025-021572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-collision-assist-malfunctionCollision Prevention Assist false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE112017-12 → 2026-021572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata air bag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS102017-11 → 2020-091572026-08-23
2015cla-class-2015-airbag-deployment-malfunctionAir bag failure to deploy or unintended deploymentAIR BAGS82017-11 → 2026-021572026-08-23
2014cla-class-2014-panoramic-sunroof-failurePanoramic sunroof glass shattering or detachmentSTRUCTURE212015-07 → 2021-101932026-09-07
2014cla-class-2014-pcv-crankcase-valve-faultCrankcase ventilation (PCV) valve fault code P052EENGINE72020-10 → 2020-111932026-09-07
2014cla-class-2014-wheel-tire-failureWheel rim cracking and tire sidewall bulgingWHEELS92015-05 → 2018-101932026-09-07
2014cla-class-2014-rear-differential-failureRear differential noise and failurePOWER TRAIN32018-05 → 2018-091932026-09-07
2014cla-class-2014-power-loss-stallSudden loss of power and stalling with 'Pre-Safe' warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE1062013-11 → 2021-081932026-09-07
2014cla-class-2014-airbag-srs-malfunctionAir bag warning light and SRS recall malfunctionAIR BAGS132017-11 → 2021-061932026-09-07

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/cla-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_cla_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/cla-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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