AI DamageMercedes-Benz GLA 250 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4matic across 6 model years: 4 owner complaints and 82 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 75% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (75% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 22.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 120.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 13 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The windshield wipers come on when the right turn signal is used.
On 7/17/26, while driving at highway speed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut off. I safely pulled over. It would not restart; a red battery warning displayed. Towed to [dealer] -Barre, [ref].
Not long after my purchase my car began roughly idling with a blinking check engine light, and soon after the engine began misfiring. This also cause loss of power when attempting to accelerate creating dangerous conditions in high traffic/fast paced areas.
Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (milky oil), indicating internal engine failure (I was informed it could be oil cooler/housing, thermostat, head gasket, or related components). Vehicle is currently at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and available for inspection.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
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 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
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner
- Complaint Frequent rear view camera flap actuations and/or noise associated. NOTE
- Complaint Customers may report one or more of the following
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,…
- Complaint 1
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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.