YearToAvoid

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.

2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132013 Q42015 Q12016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22021 Q12024 Q3
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (13).

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.

  1. 20123 (43%)
  2. 20132 (22%)
  3. 201489 (50%)
  4. 201517 (28%)
  5. 201616 (24%)
  6. 20175 (19%)
  7. 20186 (15%)
  8. 20195 (23%)
  9. 20204 (20%)
  10. 20212 (29%)
  11. 20220 (0%)
  12. 20231 (17%)
  13. 20241 (50%)
  14. 20250 (0%)

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).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.