SP88 covers some of the most common problems drivers have encountered with the Mercedes- A-Class and how much they can cost to repair.
The well-liked Mercedes A-Class, which made its debut in 1997, can be purchased as a saloon or a hatchback.
Drivers have frequently reported the following issues with the A-Class:
- DPF warning light
- Gearbox issues
- Engine misfiring/engine management light
- Failing airbag
- Faulty ECU
- Leaking oil
- Loss of power
There have been multiple versions of the A-Class-Mercedes; thus, the issue you’re having may be specific to your car’s generation and year of manufacture.
- Mercedes A-Class recalls
- Model faults 2013
- Model faults 2014
- Model faults 2015
- Model faults 2016-2017
- Are Mercedes A-Class reliable?
Mercedes A-Class recent recalls
| Recall date | Issue | Affected model dates |
| 20/01/2022 | There may be corrosion on the front axle because of poor corrosion protection. | Between 2nd May 2019 – 17th July 2020 |
| 20/01/2022 | Contamination of the power source could cause the electrical power steering to malfunction. | Between 25th June 2020 – 8th July 2020 |
| 06/01/2022 | An increased risk of fire due to leaking fuel from the fuel tank due to damaged sealing in the engine compartment. | Between 27th May 2016 – 24th August 2020 |
| 22/07/2022 | Incorrect attachment of the side impact sensor may prevent the side airbag from deploying. | Between 1st April 2019 – 10th May 2019 |
Mercedes A-Class faults – 2013
Loss of power
Until the driveshaft is reattached to the wheel hub, the power may suddenly stop working in A-Class cars made before June 30, 2013. You and your passengers are at risk if you do this. You should take your car to a repair as soon as possible if you have any doubts about whether or not this is the cause of a loss of power in your vehicle.Until the driveshaft is reattached to the wheel hub, the power may suddenly stop working in A-Class cars made before June 30, 2013. You and your passengers are at risk if you do this. You should take your car to a repair as soon as possible if you have any doubts about whether or not this is the cause of a loss of power in your vehicle.
Mercedes A-Class faults – 2014
Leaking oil
Some diesel cars made between February 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014 have been reported to leak oil because an O-ring is broken or damaged. In addition to being bad for the environment, an oil leak can cause your engine to run dry and cause structural damage to your car.
One of the mechanics in our network will be able to fix the oil leak in your car. When you schedule your leak repair with SP88, you can expect to pay roughly £80.
Front passenger airbag issues
Some Mercedes A-Class cars made between September 8 and November 7 were recalled because they were put together with bad fuses. Because of this flaw, the front passenger airbag might not have worked properly in the event of a collision. The windshield wipers may potentially stop working if the fuse installation is flawed.
Steering rack issues
Steering rack failure was a regular problem in A-Class cars built before 2015. Clunking noises while driving could indicate damage to the steering rack. As a result, the steering rack may need to be replaced, but the suspension and wheel bearings may also suffer.
Mercedes A-Class faults – 2015
Failing camshaft
If your vehicle was built between July 16 and September 11, 2015, the camshaft in your engine may be defective and break. In the end, this could cause your automobile to lose power suddenly and cause damage to the engine’s internal components.
Dual-clutch automatic gearbox failure
Dual-clutch automatic gearbox failure or cracking is possible in models made between October 1 and November 19, 2015. So, if a welded part in the transmission fails, the car might go into limp mode.
Mercedes A-Class faults – 2016-2017
Airbag faults
Also, because of a problem with the airbag igniter, cars made between July 31, 2016, and March 20, 2017, have been called back. Again, this problem might cause the airbag to inflate improperly or not at all.
How reliable is the Mercedes A-Class?
Even though there have been a few known problems with the Mercedes A-Class over the years, it has always been a reliable car. As a result, the 2019 Mercedes A-Class was given the What Car? Safety Award and the Euro NCAP’s top safety rating of five stars for 2019.
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