How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

NHTSA shows 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Cla250, which is 11% of all 179 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Cla250 transmission?

No. The data lists no related recalls for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.

At what mileage do these transmission issues usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 14,261 miles.

Have these transmission problems caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this area includes 1 crash and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.

Which model years of the Cla250 have the most powertrain complaints?

The 2014 model year has the most, with 20 complaints and an 11% share, compared to 6 in 2015, 5 in 2016, and 4 in 2017.

2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250, 11% of its 179 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 14,261. There is 1 crash and 1 injury tied to this area, and no related recall.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 11% of 179
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 14,261 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle enters 'pre-safe mode' or shows 'pre-safe functions limited/inoperative' while driving, cutting power and acceleration.
Sudden loss of acceleration or power at low-to-moderate speeds, sometimes leaving the car stranded in traffic.
Transmission hesitates to shift or feels stuck in the highest gear, refusing to move at more than a few mph.
Engine or car stalls and shuts off completely on the road, with a 'service required, do not shift gears' warning appearing.
Vehicle sometimes shifts into neutral on its own and refuses to go back into drive or reverse.
Warning lights such as check engine, brake, and ESC illuminate along with the powertrain fault messages.

When 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 27, 2014, latest Oct 9, 2023.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Oct 2023; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cla250 model year

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

20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
201420 (11%)
20156 (10%)
20165 (8%)
20174 (15%)
20182 (5%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (14%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: NHTSA shows 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Cla250, which is 11% of all 179 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Cla250 transmission?: No. The data lists no related recalls for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.
At what mileage do these transmission issues usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 14,261 miles.
Have these transmission problems caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this area includes 1 crash and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.
Which model years of the Cla250 have the most powertrain complaints?: The 2014 model year has the most, with 20 complaints and an 11% share, compared to 6 in 2015, 5 in 2016, and 4 in 2017.