2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz gla250. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired; however, the check engine waring light illuminated intermittently. in addition, the vehicle would not go into reverse. while the . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
137
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
27 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE
- • TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE: SO FAR I HAVE ONLY EXPERIENCED THIS (TWICE) DURING COLD-STARTS. STARTED THE ENGINE, SHIFT CAR IN TO REVERSE GEAR, DISENGAGE PARKING BREAK. IN NORMAL SITUATION, THE CAR WOULD REVERSE SLOWLY WITHOUT APPLYING THROTTLE. IN THE TWO TIMES I EXPERINCED THE PROBLEM,
- • VEHICLE DRIVEN TO MERCEDES BENZ (MB) DEALER FOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEM. MB DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM AS ENGINE WATER DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS NEVER SUBMERGED, NOR EXPOSED TO LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER. MB REPORTED ENGINE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF WATER DAMAGE. NO ELECTRICAL OR WATER DAMAGE TO BODY REPORT
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
16 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ACTIVATED NOTIFYING THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BECAME ILL AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA
- • THE DOOR OPEN WARNING SIGN ON THE DASH DID NOT COME ON UNTIL AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 100 FEET. A BACKSEAT PASSENGER FELL OUT OF THE CAR AS IT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE DRIVER ASSUMED THE BACK DOOR WAS CLOSED SECURELY WHEN HE STARTED FORWARD BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT.
- • BACK DOOR WAS AJAR AND THERE WAS NO WARNING DISPLAY TO STATE THE DOOR WAS NOT CLOSED COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE WARNING DID NOT DISPLAY UNTIL I WAS DRIVING. SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. *TR
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ACTIVATED NOTIFYING THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BECAME ILL AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
14 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE
- • TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE: SO FAR I HAVE ONLY EXPERIENCED THIS (TWICE) DURING COLD-STARTS. STARTED THE ENGINE, SHIFT CAR IN TO REVERSE GEAR, DISENGAGE PARKING BREAK. IN NORMAL SITUATION, THE CAR WOULD REVERSE SLOWLY WITHOUT APPLYING THROTTLE. IN THE TWO TIMES I EXPERINCED THE PROBLEM,
- • I HAD TWO MVA ACCIDENTS (FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2016) IN THIS VEHICLE WITHIN~ 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN I SLOWED DOWN THIS VEHICLE UNDER 10-15MPH. UPON PURCHASE, I NOTICED UNLIKE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, AT A STOP THIS MBGLA 250 VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF COMPLETELY AN
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
12 complaints- • I HAD TWO MVA ACCIDENTS (FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2016) IN THIS VEHICLE WITHIN~ 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN I SLOWED DOWN THIS VEHICLE UNDER 10-15MPH. UPON PURCHASE, I NOTICED UNLIKE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, AT A STOP THIS MBGLA 250 VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF COMPLETELY AN
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH HAVEN
- • TAKATA RECALL. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY CAR IN MARCH OF 2017 WHERE DRIVER AND PASSANGER AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S FRONT TOOTH WAS KNOCKED OUT AND LEFT SIDE DAMAGED. PASSANGER SIDE AIRBAGS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT NOT SURE ABOUT REST. I DON'T KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS DID WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED
“I HAD TWO MVA ACCIDENTS (FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2016) IN THIS VEHICLE WITHIN~ 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN I SLOWED DOWN THIS VEHICLE UNDER 10-15MPH. UPON PURCHASE, I NOTICED UNLIKE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, AT A STOP THIS MBGLA 250 VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF COMPLETELY AN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
12 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF MANCHESTER (LOCATED AT 875 GOLD STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03103 603-669-6788) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOW PRESSURE F
- • TAKATA RECALL. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY CAR IN MARCH OF 2017 WHERE DRIVER AND PASSANGER AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S FRONT TOOTH WAS KNOCKED OUT AND LEFT SIDE DAMAGED. PASSANGER SIDE AIRBAGS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT NOT SURE ABOUT REST. I DON'T KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS DID WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED
- • CHECK ENGINE APPEARED ON OUR DASH BOARD AT 56,000 MILEAGE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A PROBLEM OF THE AUXILLARY ELECTRICAL OIL PUMP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE CHECK ENGINE AFTER WE ARE OFF WARRANTY. I CAN ALSO SMELL GAS INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I TURNED ON THE ENGINE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF MANCHESTER (LOCATED AT 875 GOLD STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03103 603-669-6788) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LOW PRESSURE F”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 137 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ACTIVATED NOTIFYING THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BECAME ILL AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WHILE THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: I HAD TWO MVA ACCIDENTS (FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 16, 2016) IN THIS VEHICLE WITHIN~ 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN I SLOWED DOWN THIS VEHICLE UNDER 10-15MPH. UPON PURCHASE, I NOTICED UNLIKE OTHER CARS I HAVE OWNED, AT A STOP THIS MBGLA 250 VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF COMPLETELY AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 137
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 6
- Injury reports
- 8
- Segment avg
- 80
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