Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
33,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 19 complaints (31.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 26.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine: 4; Electrical System: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Tires: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 5; 2021: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10945134 · 2017-01-13 (January 13, 2017)
DRIVING AT APPROX. 30MPH AND SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE DASH LIT UP, ALL RED AND YELLOW SYMBOLS ALONG WITH A MSG IN THE DISPLAY TO THE EFFECT OF COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, STOP IMMEDIATELY. THIS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THE EXACT MSG. AT THE SAME TIME THE CAR DECELERATED TO A STOP ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. OBVIOUSLY I DID NOT NEED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. IT FELT LIKE THE DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE BEING OFF BUT THE CAR STILL IN GEAR WITH THAT STOPPING THE CAR. DID NOT USE BRAKES TO STOP CAR. THIS WAS VERY SUDDEN. THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING AFT…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,296 miles reported. Look up ODI 10945134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11367080 · 2020-10-29 (October 29, 2020)
SAFETY SYSTEMS ALL FAILED 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SINCE 08/20/2017, WARNING LIGHTS (ABS, ESP, TRACTION CONTROL. PARKING BRAKE, ETC) STAYED ON UNTIL I COULD GET TO A DEALER. IN SPITE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (5 TIMES) AND REPROGRAMING, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MERCEDES- BENZ CANNOT FIX THIS OR EVEN DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAR BUT DO NOT SEEM TO TAKE MUCH RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELLING ME AN UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE VEHICLE. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST HAPPEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 26,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11367080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11534723 · 2023-07-27 (July 27, 2023)
The transmission is starting to malfunction and is available for inspection. If the car looses power due to loss of pull it could create a hazard. Vehicle has been Inspected my Mercedes and determined to be faulty and this is a common issue with this car. Yes the car makes a grinding noise going into reverse and clunks when going around sharp turns.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11534723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11241498 · 2019-08-02 (August 2, 2019)
2019 MERCEDES BENZ GLA 45. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ONLY BEING ABLE TO REVERSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11241498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11737726 · 2026-05-13 (May 13, 2026)
Tire size is 235/40 R20. Both front tires were extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discount Tire inspected the tires and stated that we were, "Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to drive on tires worn so badly with metal exposed." Discount Tire in Lafayette, IN inspected the tires. We ordered new tires that would take at least a day to be shipped. Wouldn't even let us leave their parking lot with the car in the condition it was in due to safety concerns. Luckily, we carry a spare, and were able to use tha…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11737726 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11738687 · 2026-05-19 (May 19, 2026)
Tire size 235/40 R20. Both front tires extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discout Tire in Lafayette, IN inpected and stated, "Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to drive on tires with metal exposed." Ordered new tires. Wouldn't even let us leave the parking lot due to safety. Used spare tire we carry to get home. Michelin denied the warranty claim due to improper servicing. No warning alerts. Vehicle was recently serviced by Mercedes of Lafayette on 3-34-26. Collected payment and handed my wife the ke…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11738687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11339692 · 2020-07-16 (July 16, 2020)
ON SEPTEMBER 3RD, SUNDAY 2019, WE WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 60 WESTBOUND AT THE SPEED OF AROUND 65 MILES/HOUR. THE ENGINE OF MY CAR STOPPED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, AND WE COULD MOVE THE CAR 20~30 YARDS BEFORE COMPLETE STOP. THE ONTARIO(CALIFORNIA) MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER TOLD US THE CAUSE OF THE CAR FAILURE WAS A HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP RELATED PROBLEMS. ON DECEMBER 7, 2019, THE SAME CAR PROBLEM OCCURRED. WE WERE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 20 MILES/HOUR ON A ROAD IN THE CITY OF TORRENCE, AND THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11339692 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2014: 0; 2015: 4; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 1; 2023: 1