2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • 4Matic Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1991CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V11400023/02/2017Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E30

Consequence

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the

NHTSA #21V19700019/03/2021Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016

Consequence

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detac

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following th

NHTSA #19V89200016/12/2019Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The

NHTSA #23V85400015/12/2023Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof pa

Consequence

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on Aug

NHTSA #17V17700014/03/2017Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Ma

Consequence

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of ch

NHTSA #21V05800005/02/2021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-C

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or thro

NHTSA #19V78700001/11/2019Component: COMMUNICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date an

Consequence

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.
20180726Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

"TAKATA RECALL" THE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON MARCH 21ST 2018 AND THE CAR WAS ON A RECALL. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT OCKECHOBEE ROAD, MIAMI, FL WITH 11TH STREET. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIV

20180726Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

"TAKATA RECALL" THE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON MARCH 21ST 2018 AND THE CAR WAS ON A RECALL. THE ACCIDENT WAS AT OCKECHOBEE ROAD, MIAMI, FL WITH 11TH STREET. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DRIV

20210524Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I was involved in an accident and hit on the drivers side front and back door. I thought it was weird the airbags did not deploy. I had over $100k in medical bills and still require another surgery.

20200610Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

UNKNOWN ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, TURNING LEFT. COLLISION WITH OBJECT DEEMED VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT END COLLISION. *TR

20200610Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported

UNKNOWN ACCELERATED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, TURNING LEFT. COLLISION WITH OBJECT DEEMED VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT END COLLISION. *TR

Showing the 5 most serious of 93 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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