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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,527 miles

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Owner Comments

problem #10

Jan 092023

GLA250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mercedes no longer supports the sos ( tel-aid) system, so this system no longer works...each time you start the car, the sos inoperative warning light is on, and it blocks other safety features ( speedometer etc..). You have to reset the light each time you get in the car. Without the support of the system there is no emergency alert theft tracking, airbag deployment sent to MB etc etc. Mercedes no longer services this feature, and this is one of the reasons we bought this car. It's a tremendous safety concern. Even though there are dealer bulletins about this, there is no fix. All these cars should be purchased back by MB. I'm uncomfortable driving a car that could be involved in a collision, and the car not notifying MB, or the police

- Phillipsburg , NJ, USA

problem #9

Dec 252019

GLA250

  • 72,747 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla250. While driving various speeds, the air bag and seat belt indicators illuminated and remained lit. The air bag malfunction warning indicator was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to Mercedes-Benz of pembroke pines (954-644-5035, located at 14199 pines boulevard, pembroke pines, fl 33027) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,747. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 142018

GLA250

  • 34,520 miles
I started the car and I got a message stating the right front air bag malfunctioned. There is a short. I took the car in for repair, there have been several recalls on this model for the air bag, mine is not included. The air bag has shorted out. This is a huge safety issue.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #7

Jun 232017

GLA250 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Mercedes Benz gva 250. Consumer writes in regards to airbags being deployed unexpectedly. The consumer stated the air bag deployed while driving causing the vehicle to flip and dragged on it's roof. The consumer suffered minor scratches and bruises, as well as a possible micro crack in a rib.

- Saratoga, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 062017

GLA250

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (air bags) but the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (knopf automotive, 3401 lehigh St, allentown, pa 18103) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Stewartsville, NJ, USA

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problem #5

Feb 142017

GLA250 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over two months ago. The dealer (open road of bridgewater, 1250 us-22, bridgewater, NJ 08807) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Summerset, NJ, USA

problem #4

Oct 052017

GLA250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250W4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The called Mercedes-Benz of reno in reno, nv at 775-326-4000 (located at 11500 S Virginia St, reno, nv 89511) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Carson City, NE, USA

problem #3

Mar 202017

GLA250

  • 350,000 miles
Takata recall. I was in an accident in my car in March of 2017 where driver and passanger airbags were deployed. Driver's front tooth was knocked out and left side damaged. Passanger side airbags side airbag deployed but not sure about rest. I don't know if the airbags did what they were supposed to but the car is a total loss and with my insurance and title holder (car loan). The driver had skin lacerations from airbag and I dn't know what went off where and have memory loss so the insurance company would be better able to asess.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012017

GLA250

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla250. The contact received an email notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V627000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (Mercedes-Benz of North haven, 620 Washington ave, North haven, ct 06473, (203) 239-1313) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #1

Mar 162016

GLA250

  • 8,000 miles
I had two mva accidents (February 1 and March 16, 2016) in this vehicle within~ 3 months of ownership. The accidents occurred when I slowed down this vehicle under 10-15mph. Upon purchase, I noticed unlike other cars I have owned, at a stop this mbgla 250 vehicle engine would cut off completely and start back when the gas pedal was pressed. I was told by the dealership this was normal. However, I noticed when I received the car back from park place bodywerks in March, 2016, (after ~ 5 week repair period from the first accident that occurred in February 2016) the engine gears would jump from 1st to 4th after slowing down on the brake followed by stepping on the gas pedal, it felt like the car was jumping between gears, I was not able to control this. The current car accident happened on March 16, 2016, within 1 week post repair from park place bodywerks, after I stopped at a stopped light I hit the light pole, resulting in front end damage and no airbag deployment. During this continuous additional 3 month repair period, I was notified in may, 2016 by my geico adjuster that the transmission had the wrong fluid in it and the claim would be escalated. In the days that follow, I was contacted by a park place bodywerks agent and asked "did you change the fluids in the transmission.." I was extremely offended and informed him "I didn't know how to open the hood..." as of today, 6/13/16, geico has paid park place bodywerks on behalf of my policy $28,831.30 for a vehicle I have only owned since November 2015, driven less than 2 months, bought certified pre-owned from park place bodywerks with less than 8000 miles, contained the wrong transmission fluid from the dealership, had two low speed accidents each with no air bag deployment, a hospitalization for the owner and never had a driving history like this of multiple accidents.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

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