NHTSA Complaint #11321182 — 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11321182
Vehicle	2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 16, 2020
Date Filed	April 15, 2020
Mileage	4,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

CAR BATTERY DIES IF VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFTEN AND/OR FOR LONGER DISTANCES. THIS WAS NOT EXPLAINED AT TIME OF SALE NOR DOES MANUAL MENTION. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT THAT BATTERY IS LOW. NO FIX. TOLD I SHOULD HOOK UP TO TRICKLE CHARGER. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.

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