2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
4 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Owner complaints: 4 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 0.4
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
I bought a c63 amg 2016 from dch ford of thousand oaks ca on 9/18/20 and 9/21 i heard brake noise i call the dealer to inform them about the noise and they said i bought as is, i took the car to mercedes benz of encino ca to get a full inspection . i got a report stating that the brakes were 2 mm almost no brakes i call the dch ford and also send them the report from mercedes benz dealer and they said that the brak…
My glc300 2016 couldn't start and the information appeared on the screen: 'power steering malfunction'. on the nhtsa website, i found that my car needed to be recalled due to steering problems, but i did not receive a call about it.
The panoramic sunroof was almost detached when i tried to open it on the freeway,and the problem now is not closing all the way.
Recalls: 3 campaigns (1 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 19V787000 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. |
| 17V177000 | Electrical System:Software | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550… |
| 16V308000 | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a performance car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 18 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $4,200
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Service Brakes1 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Power Train1 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Suspension1 complaints · typical job: Struts, springs and control-arm bushings, one axle (4.0 h labour + parts)$780–$1,580
- Unknown Or Other1 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Steering1 complaints · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement (5.0 h labour + parts)$1,020–$2,500
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Service Brakes (1 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 87/100, computed from 4 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S's most common problem?
1 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S sit in the Service Brakes group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles: about 3.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $580–$1,140 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S cost to run per year?
About $6,277 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $31,385 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/11/2019. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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What will a 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S really cost YOU per year?
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Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Thin evidence — 4 complaints, 3 recalls on record
- 4 NHTSA complaints on record (0.4/yr of exposure) — in line with a typical year of this model (0.4/yr)
- 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems
- Thin complaint record — this score is held close to the model's own average rather than read as evidence of quality