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WDDGF4HB9EA••••••2014 Mercedes-benz CLA250
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Mercedes-benz CLA250 build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
150on the model
30builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 3Tires 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2025
The "ESL Module" in this model is designed to unlock the steering and ignition when the vehicle key's passcode matches, using a small, mechanical motor with significantly poor durability. The problem is that this motor's failure is unpredictable, and many users of this model…
VisibilityJul 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250. The contact stated that the vehicle was getting water inside the cabin from a leak coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and making a choking sound as if the…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2021
When accelerating hard to overtake, the engine lurches, and the car fails to accelerate further and slows down. The engine fault light then illuminates which switched off by itself after switching the engine off twice. It seems I am not the only person to have this problem as…
Air BagsApr 2020
A recall was issued jan 2019 for the passenger side airbag. It is now april 2020 and all I have heard is that there is no remedy available. How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait for the parts to be available?
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
The mercedes dealership (valencia) is not wanting to change my air bags because I have to wait for my year. Driving makes me feel unsafe with my children I have been having other issues with my car due to this
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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 WDDGF4HB9EA955123 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.