2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Car lost all throtle on the highway, and when pressed on gas pedal nothing would happen. A death trap. it was very dangerous and car behind me almost hit me. Happened many times and the dealer could not fix it. Car just went out of warranty couple months ago”
NHTSA complaint #11439685, filed 2021-11“2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG, M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8. This engine is marketed under Mercedes-Benz's One Man, One Engine philosophy — hand-assembled by a single master technician. It failed irreparably at 67,323 miles on a properly maintained vehicle owned by a 14-year Mercedes-Benz customer who has purchased six Mercedes-Benz vehicles. All maintenance performed on schedule with genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz parts at Mercedes-certified shops. At approximately 65,000 miles, check engine light illuminated with cylinder 7 misfire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728122, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11036229Aug 12, 2026Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Remedy If oil leaks are found at left or…
- 11036076Aug 7, 2026Complaint Customer reports Check Engine Light with possible loss of power concern. The Following DTC's are present • P210185 - The throttle valve actuator has a malfunction…
- 11035234Jul 24, 2026Complaint Check Engine Light ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and/or stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability…
- 11032873May 18, 2026Complaint Customer reports Check Engine Light with possible loss of power concern. The Following DTC's are present • P210185 - The throttle valve actuator has a malfunction…
- 11031698Apr 28, 2026Complaint Customer reports Check Engine Light with possible loss of power concern. The Following DTC's are present • P210185 - The throttle valve actuator has a malfunction…
- 11031581Apr 21, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to…
- 11027678Jan 15, 2026Complaint Customer states check engine light on in the dash. Vehicle has one or more DTC's Present P164B00, P164B09, P2B4400, P005A07, P005C07, P005A09, P005C09, P003C07…
- 11027120Jan 6, 2026Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or…
- 11020807Jul 16, 2025Complaint Customer complains of oil use, oil leaking or oil smell. Upon inspection oil will be seen at or around the rear of the engine and at the engine/transmission interface…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 80% |
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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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