Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 complaints by model year
Best CLA250 years: 2012, 2013, 2021. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2015. Compare all years →
What 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 owners say
Air bags
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-Benz of fairfield (2950 auto mall pkwy, fairfield, ca 94533, [phone] was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes Benz CLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V043000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact called a local dealer and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 CLA250 rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CLA250 at the same age. It is one of the best CLA250 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
The air bags — 5 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the stability & traction control (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2013 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2016 and 2015. See the full Mercedes-Benz CLA250 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.