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WDDSJ4EB7EN••••••2014 Mercedes-benz CLA250
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Mercedes-benz CLA250 build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
150on the model
30builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Vehicle Speed Control 4Electrical System 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsFeb 2021
When I bought my 2nd cla, I have noticed whenever I am driving & turn on the driver's heated seat, that it always burn my left leg, so I would always turn it off. This has been ongoing for quite some time. Fast forward to last night (2/20/21), I turned on my heated seats & I…
Exterior LightingSep 2017
Takata recall headlight, modules component controlling the headlight, and the seal. Moist gets in the headlight and damages the light. Had to place on both headlights and the modules units in the back of headlights that controls all lights. Was in motion both times. Dashboard…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2016
With distronic cruise control on at highway speeds when passing a large truck the distronic cruise control takes over and applies brakes hard almost causing and accident. We have had it in a numerous of time but has not been fixed. The car is not safe this has happen a number of…
Electrical SystemSep 2016
Vehicle became inoperative while driving on a highway. Happened twice today on speeds of 60+ mph in heavy traffic. Vehicle decelerated quickly and lost speed, I was lucky to avoid collisions. The console popped up flashing message 'pre-safe functions limited' on the console. The…
TiresAug 2016
I am writing to raise serious concerns about the run-flat tires installed on my 2014 cla 250. After 12,830 miles, I experienced my first flat tire. After consulting the owner's manual, I learned that I had run-flat (moextended) tires and could proceed (having the ability to…
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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 WDDSJ4EB7EN035531 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.