YearToAvoid

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

18/100

#10 most-complained of 12 GLA 250 years

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

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 18 out of 100 — #10 highest of 12 GLA 250 model years. The most reported problem area is lane departure (1 complaints, 100% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Lane Departure1 (100%)

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other GLA 250 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict1810—
2015Avoid10094527
2016Avoid8249427

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 ranks #10 of 12 among GLA 250 model years (Complaint Index 18/100). It has 1 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
The most reported problem areas are lane departure (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 100,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.