Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S: 2 model years scored from 4 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns. Worst year 2016, best year 2016.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 89 | BUY | $5,850 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 87 | BUY | $5,997 | 4 | 3 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
AMG GT S sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S
Across every AMG GT S model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Unknown Or Other1 complaints across all AMG GT S years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Suspension1 complaints across all AMG GT S years · typical job: Struts, springs and control-arm bushings, one axle$780–$1,580
- Steering1 complaints across all AMG GT S years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Service Brakes1 complaints across all AMG GT S years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
- Power Train1 complaints across all AMG GT S years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S problem?
1 of the complaints filed against the AMG GT S across all its model years sit in the Unknown Or Other group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04