Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 ranks #6 of 14 among Cla250 model years (Complaint Index 62/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).

Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?

EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 at 28 MPG combined (24.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 62 out of 100 — #6 highest of 14 Cla250 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 17% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 62/100; #6 of 14 Cla250 years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2013; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 28; 24.5 city / 34.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 2 / 0

2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 24.5 MPG
Highway: 34.5 MPG
Combined: 28 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,850; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Cla250 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2021	Good	38	7	5	28
2022	No verdict	23	1	0	28
2023	Caution	62	6	0	28
2024	No verdict	8	2	0	29
2025	No verdict	0	1	0	29.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 ranks #6 of 14 among Cla250 model years (Complaint Index 62/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250?: EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla250 at 28 MPG combined (24.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.