2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG E43 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43. That is the most of any AMG E43 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 12,679 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 12,679 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 33% | 19,679 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 18,357 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 10,782 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Risk: The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Electrical system:starter assembly; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the TPMS detected that the air in the driverâs side front tire was low. After adding air to the tire, the warning light later reappeared. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…
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…
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…
Right front air strut bladder exploded while driving straight on a smooth city street causing right front suspension to collapse. Car was only drivable at very slow speeds and was transported by flat bed to dealer
While driving on the pennsylvania turnpike a piece of debris from the road, the size of a small rock, struck the tempered but not laminated glass sunroof, shattered it, and caused it to disintegrate into many shards of glass, flying over, around, and into the car.
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 AMG E43 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG E43 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.