2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt.

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Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt.

Transmission / Drivetrain
3
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Fires
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Engine Problems
2
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Fires
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Brakes
1
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Wheel Issues
1
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,524 vehicles.

21V478000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~1,522 affected

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.

19V457000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~1,002 affected

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 driveshaft to separate while in motion.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,524 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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