How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have?

NHTSA lists 44 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Cla250, which is 25% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 electrical system?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls for the electrical system issues reported on the 2014 Cla250.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Cla250?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Cla250 is 15,000 miles.

What do owners describe when the electrical system fails on the 2014 Cla250?

Owners commonly describe a "pre-safe functions limited" or "pre-safe inoperative" warning followed by sudden loss of power or acceleration, sometimes at highway speed, along with the car stalling and requiring an engine restart to clear the fault.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to the 2014 Cla250 electrical issues?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported complaints.

2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 44 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250, making up 25% of the 179 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 15,000 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 44; 25% of 179
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle displays a "pre-safe functions limited" or "pre-safe inoperative" warning and suddenly loses power or acceleration response while driving at highway speeds.
Car stalls or shuts off completely with no warning, sometimes triggering multiple dashboard warning lights (parking brake, traction control, ABS, engine, airbag).
A red dashboard message reading "service required, do not shift gears, visit dealer" appears, and the vehicle cannot be shifted into neutral or restarted immediately.
Loss of throttle response occurs at low speeds (around 15-30 mph), with the engine staying at idle despite pedal input.
Turning the engine off and restarting temporarily clears the fault and allows normal driving until the problem recurs.
One owner reported the failure recurring eight times on the same highway drive, with speed decreasing to a stop even though the engine kept running.

When 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2014, latest Mar 21, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Mar 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Cla250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20122 (29%)
20131 (11%)
201444 (25%)
20156 (10%)
20168 (12%)
20177 (26%)
201810 (25%)
20193 (14%)
20205 (25%)
20211 (14%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (17%)
20241 (50%)
20251 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have?: NHTSA lists 44 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Cla250, which is 25% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 electrical system?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls for the electrical system issues reported on the 2014 Cla250.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Cla250?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Cla250 is 15,000 miles.
What do owners describe when the electrical system fails on the 2014 Cla250?: Owners commonly describe a "pre-safe functions limited" or "pre-safe inoperative" warning followed by sudden loss of power or acceleration, sometimes at highway speed, along with the car stalling and requiring an engine restart to clear the fault.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to the 2014 Cla250 electrical issues?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported complaints.