Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reliable?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 6 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: BRAKES problems.

What are common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

Top problems: BRAKES (2 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (2 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

No recalls have been issued for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 gets 29 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1655. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is approximately $2,464/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 41. The most common issue is brakes problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: i pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. as i eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. the car continued to shake then moved to the lef.

3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

BRAKES

2 complaints

33%

• I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef
• The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle shut off unexpectedly, and the gear shifter ceased. A dealer was contacted. The

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,656

Per month

$138

Per mile

13.8¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,847/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,412/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,464

Full coverage / month

$205

Liability only / year

$710

vs US avg

+47%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$2464

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

10K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

40K mi

Engine coolant

150K mi

Spark plugs

60K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

40K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

40K mi

Service A / Service B alternating schedule. Requires MB-approved oil (229.5 spec typically).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Mercedes-Benz New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 155K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

4 yr / 50K mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

EQ EV battery warranty is 10 years/155,000 miles

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The back up camera makes a loud very distinct noise and attempts to cut on when not necessary. Pops up on screen going forward in addition to backwards like it is supposed to do. comes on when braking, turning, going over bumps, all reasons when not necessary and it is very distracting to the driver
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)