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Reliability
Mercedes-Benz

CLA-Class

Compact Coupe
2 Generations
5 Engines
442 Total Complaints
Generations by reliability score
1 above the class average1 below average

Generation Timeline

2014-2019 C117
4 engines
400 complaints 5 fire reports 1 death reported
5.8/10
→
2020-2025 C118
1 engine
42 complaints
8.4/10
→

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