2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train. Owners most often flag electrical glitches and software issues — requiring factory recodes, persistent problems with the active rear wing not retracting properly. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

1
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 AMG GT

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 19V457000

Mercedes-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 drivesh…

communication

Campaign 19V787000

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 and time, potentially …

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 21V478000

Mercedes-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.

electrical system:software

Campaign 21V058000

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-Class, GLC-Class, and…

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. The vehicle is widely praised as a "marvel of engineering," with specific acclaim for its potent

  • Electrical glitches and software issues — requiring factory recodes, persistent problems with the active rear wing not retracting properly. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Intrusive automatic braking system — activates unexpectedly and aggressively, described as giving drivers "a heart attack." Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor infotainment system — criticized as inferior to competitors (specifically BMW iDrive), with stupid defaults and failure to remember settings. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior build quality — development of rattles and squeaks over time, door card rattles mentioned. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Front-end handling — described as washing out during spirited driving on B-roads, lacking sharpness. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the AMG GT.

Typical used price

Used AMG GT listings typically run $114,331–$175,648 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

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