2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: common problems and reliability
One of the better AMG GT years.
The best Mercedes-Benz AMG GT year (few owner reports). All AMG GT years
1 owner complaint, most about power train. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 AMG GT?The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other AMG GT years only. How we score it
Is 2017 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 1 complaints, the 2017 AMG GT sits about the same as 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 2017 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.
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 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.
electrical system:software
Campaign 21V058000Mercedes-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 G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
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air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 17V818000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated 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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