2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,678miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,678 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 was just driving home on a city street (9/20/18) at about 35 MPH when unexpectedly the brakes on my e43 locked up launching myself and my passenger forward against our seat belts. The anti-lock brakes engaged; I heard the rear tires chatter . The car did not come to a complete stop; the brakes disengaged and we rolled forward. Until I realized what happened I though I hit something. There was no one in front of me, but there was someone behind and beside me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132420, filed 2018-10, 21,000 miles“I stopped for a red light, I saw a pop up on the dashboard that read 'brake assist disengaged'. At that point the car shut itself off. I tried to restart with no success, it wouldn't even try to turn over. After sitting in traffic for about three minutes unable to restart the car, I just kept hitting the start / stop button and it finally turned over and started. I reported this incident to the dealership and was told they would work on the car if it happened again! If it happens again it could result in a much worse outcome. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282125, filed 2019-11, 18,357 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11037487Sep 1, 2026Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to…
- 11017229Apr 7, 2025Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for…
- 10213051May 27, 2022Complaint ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are unavailable. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or…
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43
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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