2018 Mercedes-benz CLA-Class CLA250
WDDSJ4EB2JN673406
Vehicle history report for the 2018 Mercedes-benz CLA-Class CLA250 (VIN WDDSJ4EB2JN673406). Polar white, sedan/saloon, 2.0L 4-cyl 208 hp, gasoline. 45,038 mi reported. Registered in Fl. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Mercedes-benz CLA-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 44
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 Mercedes-benz CLA-Class.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The instrument cluster gauges start giving in accurate information and the whole dash start turning on and off. I found hundreds of people posting complaints about this issue with the 2018 mercedes cla 250 but mercedes refuses to acknowledge this issue and put out a recall probably out of greed and to not loose money. This is a dangerous issue. Mercedes want…
NHTSA ODI #11738287STRUCTURE
Water coming into the car through the floor
NHTSA ODI #11738289ENGINE
Corrosion of the fuel system (on a Flex Fuel rated vehicle that had used E85 blend regularly) causing sudden loss of power, misfires, lack of acceleration The vehicle experience sudden loss of power, multiple misfires, and potential damage to the engine. Had the vehicle been on the highway or attempting to merge with traffic this could have resulted in an …
NHTSA ODI #11722825ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have sent the below email over 100 times to Mercedes To whom it may concern, I am writing regarding the purchase of a CLA250 4matic in December. I had a 120 point inspection done that did not show any issues with this car. As I was driving down a dark road around 1 am, my life was thrown in danger as the command shaft shut off and I could not see the da…
NHTSA ODI #11699248AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the electrical features on the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that several days later, the same failure returned with air ba…
NHTSA ODI #11697599AIR BAGS
My clock spring is no longer working, it made all the buttons on my steering wheel stop working and i am afraid the airbag will deploy at random since there was a recall on cla models 2015-2018. I own a Mercedes cla 250 2018 but it is not showing a recall on my specific vehicle. Not only that but they no longer sell just the clock spring for my car, im assum…
NHTSA ODI #11689310ENGINE
P052E Check Engine light on. Same part is defective on other models that use the same parts. My car is not included in the recall.
NHTSA ODI #11681776ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The panoramic sunroof opens and closes but will not shut completely in the back. When calling around for a quote mechanics were aware of the issue occurring with this specific make model and class of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11676772+ 36 more complaints on record.
