2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: common problems and reliability
An average AMG GT year.
10 owner complaints, most about power train. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 AMG GT?The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the AMG GT?
Across the 5 AMG GT model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 10 (2016). With 10 complaints, the 2016 AMG GT sits above the model's median of 2.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 AMG GT
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 19V457000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 21V478000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
communication
Campaign 19V787000Mercedes-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 and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 16V308000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.
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electrical system:software
Campaign 17V177000Mercedes-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 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed to positive, with strong admiration for the car's engineering, performance, and driving experience, particularly in higher-performance variants.
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