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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
39,427miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,427 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.

“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

“2016 mercedes benz amg. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 21v-478. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11476111, filed 2022-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016233%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology