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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,214miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,214 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 43 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the driveshaft and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “Driving on the interstate and heard 2-3 loud pops, car was in motion and loss power and would not accelerate. Lucky there was no other cars on the interstate at the time, car will start but will not move. Had it towed to the nearest mercedes dealership and they said it was the 2 piece driveshaft that came apart. The dealership said there was a recall but its now closed, and would not repair it”

NHTSA complaint #11406344, filed 2021-04, 23,000 miles

Engine: “The engine started to misfire at 39,427 miles in which my warranty had just expired a month prior to the issue I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he determined the spark plug was breaking due to a engine malfunction from the manufacture and that coolant was mixing with the oil.”

NHTSA complaint #11354951, filed 2020-09, 39,427 miles

Brakes: “I couldn't go to take the car on a test drive. I was 3 hours away but they help me get everything done online. And when I went to get the vehicle.my brother notice a bubble on the tire. Told the representative he said he will send me a new tire. He submitted it throw the insurance. And when I took the car on drives brakes were making noises. I asked him he said it passed inspection I took it to mercedes dealer and they said I need brakes for back tires and a new back tire as well cuz there's bubble on it as well.I have 60 days warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364837, filed 2020-10, 400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 39,427 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,214 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT → · 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. 43 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 43 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016631,2142———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,214 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 39,427 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.