Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W176): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Mercedes-Benz Clase A (W176), all engines

Period mentioned

2012–2018

Symptoms

Front door controls fail (up to chassis no. J038712); Panoramic roof jams; Noise from the climate controls (up to 24/02/2014); Panoramic roof reverses its movement (up to 04/04/2015) or the glass panel jams (up to 01/03/2014); Seat height lever wear; Water leak at the front; Easy Entry front seat hard to move (up to 04/10/2015); Roof blind twists; Live Traffic Information bug (until the end of production)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Front door controls fail (up to chassis no. J038712): Control unit to be replaced. 2) Panoramic roof jams: Repair or replace the drive unit. 3) Noise from the climate controls (up to 24/02/2014): Climate control panel to be replaced. 4) Panoramic roof reverses its movement (up to 04/04/2015) or the glass panel jams (up to 01/03/2014): Rails and mechanism. 5) Seat height lever wear: Lever to be replaced. 6) Water leak at the front: Modify the drain hose. 7) Easy Entry front seat hard to move (up to 04/10/2015): Seat frame to be replaced. 8) Roof blind twists: Blind to be replaced. 9) Live Traffic Information bug (until the end of production): Reprogramming.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database