Mercedes-Benz CLA250 vs Nissan Versa
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Mercedes-Benz CLA250
- Total complaints
- 329
- Avg per model year
- 58
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 15
- Most complained year
- 2014 (177)
Top problems: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown OR Other
Nissan Versa
- Total complaints
- 3,300
- Avg per model year
- 174
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 26
- Most complained year
- 2009 (503)
Top problems: Air Bags, Power Train, Suspension
Complaints by model year
| Year | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | Nissan Versa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27 | 62 | ||
| 2016 | 64 | 79 | ||
| 2015 | 61 | 168 | ||
| 2014 | 177 | 205 | ||
| 2013 | 9 | 204 | ||
| 2012 | 7 | 486 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.