2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“Purchased car july 2018. A/c leak in aug 2018 and march 2019; dealer locate leak. Front tire blowout within 6 months of purchase (dec 2018) traveling on freeway evening time approx 65 MPH; unknown reason . Same side front tire blow out 4 months later (march 2019) driving late evening on a main boulevard traveling 25 MPH and right front tire shredded; hit minor pothole both front tires had to be replaced and the car alignment corrected. 1 month later (april 2019) right rear tire loosing PSI every 45 miles; dealer could not detect leak, possible valve stem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196192, filed 2019-04, 4,101 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035214Jul 21, 2026Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the…
- 11032751May 15, 2026Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with…
- 11024358Oct 14, 2025Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
5 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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