How common are engine problems in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

NHTSA shows 16 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Cla250, which is 24% of all 66 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Cla250 engine issue?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2016 Cla250?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 45,000 miles.

What kind of engine failures do owners report on the 2016 Cla250?

Owners describe stalling while driving, transmission slipping into neutral, crankcase ventilation valve failures, automatic start/stop shutdowns, and in isolated cases water pump cracks or oil pan damage.

Did any 2016 Cla250 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla250, making up 24% of its 66 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 45,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 16; 24% of 66
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the crankcase ventilation valve failing and triggering a check engine light, sometimes described as a common issue with this engine.
Owners describe stalling or sudden loss of power while driving, in one case with the gear shifter unable to move into neutral and the brake and accelerator pedals traveling to the floor.
Some owners report the transmission unexpectedly slipping into neutral while stopped or turning.
Owners report the automatic start/stop system failing on the highway, causing the car to stop moving without warning.
One owner reported a water pump cracking in cold weather, causing overheating and coolant flooding into the engine.
One owner reported the oil pan cracking after roadway debris impact, causing the engine to lock up without warning.

When 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2017, latest Apr 23, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Apr 2025; peak Apr 2017 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2016 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.

20123 (43%)
20132 (22%)
201489 (50%)
201517 (28%)
201616 (24%)
20175 (19%)
20186 (15%)
20195 (23%)
20204 (20%)
20212 (29%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (17%)
20241 (50%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: NHTSA shows 16 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Cla250, which is 24% of all 66 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Cla250 engine issue?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2016 Cla250?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 45,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners report on the 2016 Cla250?: Owners describe stalling while driving, transmission slipping into neutral, crankcase ventilation valve failures, automatic start/stop shutdowns, and in isolated cases water pump cracks or oil pan damage.
Did any 2016 Cla250 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.