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vehicle
2016 / mercedes-benz / cla-class
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints
67 on file (2016-03-30 → 2026-08-29)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
11 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Front stationary roof panel bonding and detachment recallSTRUCTURE9 complaints2021-06 → 2026-08cla-class-2016-front-roof-panel-recall
11744845 My vehicle is exhibiting the same problem as MB Recall Campaign #2021070010 but my MB Vin is not included in the recall even though my make/model of car is on the list. This MB recall campaign is to replace the front stationary sunroof panel
11420467 We received a recall notice advising that the stationary roof panel located between the windshield and sunroof was not bonded correctly and could full detach from the vehicle
11510797 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact noticed that the moonroof had fractured in half and then detached
Sunroof glass shattering or exploding while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2017-12 → 2025-10cla-class-2016-sunroof-glass-shatters
11696324 The incident that occurred is that my sunroof exploded on me while I was driving. There was know one in front of me nor next to me. Nothing hitting it to cause this, it just exploded
11601535 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was a loud explosion coming from the vehicle. The contact later pulled over, and upon inspection, discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered
11057168 THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WITH A LARGE NOISE RAINING GLASS DOWN ON US. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND, NO OBJECTS HIT THE SUNROOF. WE WERE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY
11465309 Got a check engine light at 72,047 miles. Looked up the code at autozone and it is a P052E. After googling this code, discovered this is an EXTREMELY common issue with 2015 & 2016 c and cla class mercedes
11500389 P052E: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance. It is available for inspection upon request. It was a problem that was confirmed by two independent service centers. It first appeared at around 30k miles, then the engine light disappeared
11642317 Check engine light with error code P052E. From my research, this is a very common issue with this engine and one that either has been recalled or is planning to be recalled
Transmission shifts to neutral unexpectedly while drivingPOWER TRAIN5 complaints2018-12 → 2024-11cla-class-2016-transmission-slips-neutral
11606153 When we are driving the transmission slip intro neutral ramdomly message appear « do not shift in gear, visit dealer » we need to stop the car on the high way put it in park and after in drive
11421996 The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz CLA 250. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact stated that the gear shifted into neutral independently when driving at low speeds. The contact was able to switch the gear back into drive when the failure occurred
11157040 I WAS DRIVING MY CLA IN THE RAIN ON THE 405N IN IRVINE, CA AT ABOUT 4PM TO GO TO MY NEW PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ONBOARDING. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25-30MPH BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER AND TRAFFIC IT WAS VERY SLOW
Tire sidewall bubbling and blowoutWHEELS3 complaints2016-03 → 2018-11cla-class-2016-tire-sidewall-bubbling
11124464 THE TIRES BLEW OUT ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 67 MILES PER HOUR. THEY ARE PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 RUN FLAT 225 40R18. ONE OF THE OTHER TIRES HAS A BUBBLE IN IT
10852483 WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MERCEDES BENZ 2016 5 MONTHS AGO. I AM DRIVING ABOUT 28 MILES FROM MY STARTING POINT AND COME TO FIND TWO OF MY FRONT TIRES WITH AIR BUBBLES. COME TO FIND OUT 1 OF MY TIRES EVENTUALLY POPPED AND THE OTHER STILL HAD AN AIR BUBBLE
11152832 I LEASED THIS VEHICLE END OF SEPTEMBER 2016 BUT HAVE REPLACED TIRES 6 TIMES WITHIN LAST TWO YEARS DUE TO BUBBLE IN SIDE OF THE TIRES. I DON'T THINK IT IS ISSUE WITH TIRES SINCE I HAVE 2016 BMW WITH SAME TIRES WITHOUT ANY ISSUES
11338425 STILL NO REMEDY FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG FOR MY 2016 MERCEDES E400. HOW LONG DOES MERCEDES HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM?
11035543 HELLO, I AM WRITING TO FILE A COMPLAINT THAT I WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED BY MERCEDES BENZ OR MY DEALER IN BOSTON (MERCEDES BENZ OF BOSTON, HERB CHAMBERS) THAT MY VEHICLE (VIN) WAS AFFECTED BY THE RECENT RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE WITH THE ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
11113952 "TAKATA RECALL" THE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON MARCH 21ST 2018 AND THE CAR WAS ON A RECALL. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT OCKECHOBEE ROAD, MIAMI, FL WITH 11TH STREET. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION
Airbag non-deployment or unexpected deployment in a crashAIR BAGS4 complaints2016-12 → 2021-05cla-class-2016-airbag-deploy-fail-crash
11418261 I was involved in an accident and hit on the drivers side front and back door. I thought it was weird the airbags did not deploy. I had over $100k in medical bills and still require another surgery
10966079 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS DAMAGED
10935452 TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/cla-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2016_mercedes_benz_cla_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mercedes-benz/cla-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
