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2016 Mercedes-benz Cla-class
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
65 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2016 Mercedes-benz Cla-class, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (15) · Airbags (13) · Body & structure (8) · Electrical system (8)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
23%15 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“My car has slipped into neutral twice while driving. Once while turning left from red light and once while sitting still at red light.”
Airbags
20%13 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“My mechanic said that he believes there is a recall on a recalled part this was previously repaired per Mercedes notice of safety recall dated April 2018. The recall r…”
Body & structure
12%8 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“Factory window tint of the back window & the driver/passenger side(s) windows are bubbling and peeling causing visual impairment while operating motor vehicle. Example…”
Electrical system
12%8 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“Check engine light with error code P052E. From my research, this is a very common issue with this engine and one that either has been recalled or is planning to be rec…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
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