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Mercedes-Benz CLA repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (48%)

Other (0%)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

82000 mi

US $1400
Replacement of AC Compressor and Condenser and Pressure valve 

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2015.5 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 154hp 1.6L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

12400 mi Collision avoidance radar stopped working. The connector plug to the ecu was lose. Nothing needed replacing. 

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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

10000 mi Rear speakers blown 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

7740 mi passenger outside mirror not coming back or completely coming to its original position after reverse back to drive gear 
14260 mi Passenger side rear view mirror does not completely come back to its programmed position after engaging Drive back. 
16160 mi Passenger side rear view mirror does not completely come back to its programmed position after engaging Drive back. 
14060 mi

C $85
Passenger side mirror tilt position not coming back to its original position after a reverse driving procedure to D driving 
8220 mi Automatic window up stopped working on rear windows only. Dealership replaced the window control module which resolved the problem. 
16120 mi Blind spot detection would intermittently illuminate even though there was no car present in the blind spot. Dealer applied known software update, problem resolved. 
17360 mi Rear passenger side speaker (tweeter) failed. It was making a buzzing sounds, was most likely blown. 
19660 mi Passenger rear speaker (tweeter) blown. Tweeter replaced, problem resolved. 
42160 mi Driver side front H/K door tweeter blown out; replaced, issue resolved. 
45260 mi Right (passenger side) rear deck speaker blown. Dealer replaced under warranty, problem resolved. 
8500 mi A sensor got off in the instrument/board system, not at all major but still took it to the dealership. I missed my great FX 35 though. lol 

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

6000 mi Module controlling lumbar adjustment failed. 
28000 mi Needed a new auxiliary battery. 

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electrical Problems

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