AI DamageMercedes-Benz AMG Cla45s 4matic+: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla45s 4matic+ across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 57 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
- Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- Complaint Intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission…
- Complaint Temporary no start condition with check engine light and multiple warning messages
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint CEL light on with no drivability concerns. Cause Signal timing error. Remedy 167, 465
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.