Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:42:04.639Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 23
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2017: 23 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2016	2
2017	23
2018	13
2019	7
2020	12
2021	1
2022	1
2023	3
2024	0

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

5 of 23 total reports mention: wheels.

Seat belts

5 of 23 total reports mention: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43. The contact stated that the front driverâs side seat belt failed to retract as intended. No warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-09

Structure

2 of 23 total reports mention: structure.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.

Seats

2 of 23 total reports mention: seats.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-10-13Seat belts17V251000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4Matic, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, C63S Cabrio, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, GLC43 AMG, S550,...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2017-11-10Steering17V574000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2017-12-06Air bags17V627000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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2018-06-08Seats18V207000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63...

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2018-09-21Structure18V456000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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2019-07-12Seats19V130000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63...

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners.

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2021-02-26Seat belts21V032000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 C300, 2017-2020 AMG C43, and AMG C63 vehicles. The front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the retraction function of the front seat belts and adjust the damping foam within the B-pillars, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2021.

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2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2021-09-03Structure21V197000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020...

Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2024-03-22Structure23V854000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Wheels: 5 reports on file for this year.
Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V251000 · Seat belts
Recall 17V574000 · Steering
Recall 17V627000 · Air bags
Recall 18V207000 · Seats
Recall 18V456000 · Structure
Recall 19V130000 · Seats
Recall 21V032000 · Seat belts
Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
Recall 21V197000 · Structure
Recall 23V854000 · Structure

FAQ

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43?: The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 have?: 10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.