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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WDCTG4EB4GJ211226 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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WDCTG4EB4GJ•••••• 2016 Mercedes-benz GLA 250

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Most reported Service Brakes 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Aug 2024
Transmission from drive well sometimes shift to neutral while it is at a stand still usually waiting for a light to turn green, after which it takes its time to shift back into drive. While this happened a warning light appeared malfunction take straight to dealer. Yesterday…
Vehicle Speed Control Oct 2020
Safety systems all failed 7 times while the car was moving, usually at highway speed, since 08/20/2017, warning lights (ABS, esp, traction control. Parking brake, etc) stayed on until I could get to a dealer. In spite of wheel speed sensor replacement (5 times) and reprograming,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDCTG4EB4GJ211226 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.