Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 2 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43, across 4 model years (2017–2020). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is back over prevention.

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2017: 0201702018: 0201802019: 0201902020: 120201

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No AMG SLC43 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2020 AMG SLC43: 1 complaint, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Back Over Prevention110

All Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2020 AMG SLC4312—Back Over Prevention
2019 AMG SLC4302——
2018 AMG SLC4300——
2017 AMG SLC4300——

More from Mercedes-Benz: all Mercedes-Benz models · Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43?

Back Over Prevention, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.