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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA: common problems and reliability
9 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 CLA?The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2013 a good year for the CLA?
Across the 14 CLA model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2022) to 195 (2014). With 9 complaints, the 2013 CLA sits below the model's median of 24.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and owner expectations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CLA. See the full CLA owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CLA listings typically run $14,675–$29,581.
Other CLA model years
Compare every CLA year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
Compare the CLA against its rivals
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