The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the computer software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster…
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class electrical problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1fire
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 8 electrical complaints filed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-benz gla250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, 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 Mercedes-benz of foothill ranch dealer (81 auto center dr, foothill…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-benz gla250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000(electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to auto haus edens (1600 frontage rd, northbrook, il 60062) and the contact was informed that the part to do the repair was unavailable, and that a…
Lights all came on and said your car will not go into reverse
The command screen has completely went out, similar to the same active recall on newer models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mercedes benz gla250. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v114000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in april of 2016. The dealer (Mercedes-benz of tampa 4400 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl, 33614) stated that the parts were unavailable for the…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 74,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Mercedes-Benz/GLA-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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