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2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2020 mercedes-benz cla35. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v354000 (back over prevention, electrical system). the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer along with merce.

8

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

4 complaints
50%
  • The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce
  • The contact's boyfriend owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact's boyfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue each month since
  • The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints
38%
  • The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce
  • The contact's boyfriend owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact's boyfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue each month since
  • The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
13%
  • The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake pads and discs had failed and
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake pads and discs had failed and

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA35. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer along with Merce

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • BRAKES: The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear brake pads and discs had failed and

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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