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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 16% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

If something in the roadway hits the oil pan it will crack and causing the engine to lock up without notice. It seems there should be something protecting the oil pan preventing this from happening and more time notifying of low oil should be allowed to move off the road way and shut the engine down. I also question the strength of the material or design of the oil pan.

Reported at 18,606 miles, December 2016

My 2016 mercedes-benz c300 after undergoing the recommended maintenance via the mercedes-benz dealer, while driving down the public road lost power, the lost of power with no warning to me or any other drivers around me, the vehicle went from 45 MPH to 10 MPH this was due to a decentigrating piston, the vehicle manufacture advertised that the vehicle would cut power to protect the engine from causing it self further damage, this seemed like a great safety feature until it just happen, I had no control over the…

Reported at 88,000 miles, December 2020

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