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Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Model year report

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,950miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by wheels (4) and tires (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,950 miles. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 155 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Wheels complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I was told that the present recall had been repaired. You still have it as an open recall, without a present fix. How long does it take to remove a recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11400097, filed 2021-03, 24,747 miles

Wheels: “I have owned the car for about 14 months and driven just over 10,000 miles during that time. I have now had my fifth flat or damaged front tire since ownership occurring on both driver side and passenger side. The dealer replaces the tire, with the oem replacement, first at my cost of around $400 each and then each subsequent time for $35 under the included road hazard warranty. I have contacted the dealer and mbusa about this reoccuring issue which they state is not under recall and is an issue with the tire manufacturer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171194, filed 2019-01, 100,012 miles

Tires: “Continental contisportcontact ssr tires side wall rip/tear (mercedes benz), this is the forth replaced tires, complained several times and falls on deaths ears. My concern if a major crash do to the tires then who is at fault. Replacing it several times is not the answer. Taking these tires off the road will saves lives. Car only has 6000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11202678, filed 2019-04, 4,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “New vehicle with under 1000 total mileage. Internal pressure control valve in transmission failed causing major damage to transmission with metal shaving found in transmission pan. Transmission and faulty valve needed to be replaced under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11140526, filed 2018-10, 957 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,101 and 24,747 miles.

50%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,950 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2018201942021202220232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG C43 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic202723$3,550
AMG C43 4matic Convertible 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic192622$3,750
AMG C43 4matic Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic202722$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 11 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 155 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 155 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020126,3239—22—Not enough data
2019726,54512—22—Not enough data
2018137,95011—22—Not enough data
20172322,25010—23—Falling

All Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by wheels with 4.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (AMG C43 4matic Convertible, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,950 miles and the middle half falls between 4,101 and 24,747 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.