2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 89 engine complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250, half of all 179 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 14,720 miles, and no related recall exists for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 89
- 50% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 14,720 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving, sometimes on highways with warning messages like "service required, do not shift gears" or "esp inoperable".
- Vehicle loses power at a stop and fails to accelerate when the driver presses the gas, requiring the driver to turn the ignition off and on to restore power.
- Accelerator response is delayed by several seconds after coming to a stop, then resumes normal function temporarily.
- Vehicle stalls mid-turn or in an intersection, restarting after the driver attempts the ignition again.
- One owner reported the car shifting into park on its own without touching the gear selector.
- One owner reported un-commanded acceleration to high RPM followed by un-commanded braking.
When 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 4, 2013, latest Mar 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cla250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have?
- NHTSA lists 89 engine complaints for the 2014 Cla250, which is 50% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Cla250 engine problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2014 Cla250 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 14,720 miles.
- Did the 2014 Cla250 engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- How does the 2014 Cla250 compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 model's 89 engine complaints and 50% share are far higher than other years, such as 2015 with 17 complaints (28% share) and 2016 with 16 complaints (24% share).