2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 problems

• Engine & cooling~50,000 miles
  2729%
• Other / not specified~16,000 miles
  1617%
• Transmission & drivetrain~55,000 miles
  1415%
• Body & structure~38,000 miles
  1213%
• Air bags~73,000 miles
  1213%
• Fuel & propulsion system~56,000 miles
  1213%
• Electrical system~18,000 miles
  1112%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~120,000 miles
  89%
• Brakes~10,000 miles
  55%
• Driver assistance~72,000 miles
  55%
• Steering~18,000 miles
  33%
• Suspension~70,000 miles
  33%
• Speed control & acceleration~40,000 miles
  33%
• Stability & traction control~10,000 miles
  33%
• Lights~21,000 miles
  11%
• Seat belts~73,000 miles
  11%
• Wheels & tires~30,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 94 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz GLA250 complaints by model year

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 recalls (5)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250:

What 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 owners say

Engine & cooling all 27 →

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle sputtered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the collision assists warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed PVC valve. Additionally, the transmission assist needed service due to overheating. The collision assist warning light was reset. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred, and the collision assist, and the check engine warning lights illuminated again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure occurred four times. The vehicle was repaired twice by the dealer and once by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressed. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P052E71; was retrieved. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Take Vehicle to Your Dealer" was displayed. The contact noticed that the gear shift indicator light was in neutral (N) while the gear shifter was in drive (D). The contact stated that she shifted out of drive (D) and back into drive (D), and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure occurred on two occasions. The contact stated that she had stopped driving the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,100.

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lagging with a loud rumbling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal excessively to stop the vehicle from hesitating. The failure had become more persistent. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to open, as well. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,277.

Body & structure

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close completely as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that a plastic part of the roof panel had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the right and left roof guides, motor glass, and headliners. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V854000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the roof panel had detached and was tilted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an estimate for the repair was provided. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure), but the dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.