2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is wheels problems (60% of all complaints), specifically: i have 2 cracks in my wheels that needed repair. these cracks were 180degrees from each other. no tire damage.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

WHEELS

3 complaints

60%

• I have 2 cracks in my wheels that needed repair. These cracks were 180degrees from each other. No tire damage
• I own a 2019 Mercedes AMG C43. I had 2 cracked rims which the insurance company claims that it is a manufacturers defect and not due to hitting holes in the road. The city of Chicago, where I reside, has many pothole problems. Which can be tough to avoid. After reading Mercedes Benz forums a
• I drive 40-50 miles per day in this vehicle. I noticed a wobble develop last week, so I stopped into a local service shop to see if maybe a tire weight fell off. They brought me into the garage and spun all four tires individually in front of me...Every one of them was no longer a circle, more oval

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I have 2 cracks in my wheels that needed repair. These cracks were 180degrees from each other. No tire damage”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

20%

• WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, PULLED UP WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR FOR A LEFT TURN; ONCE TRAFFIC CLEARED, ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH TURN BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. MOVED FOOT BACK TO BRAKE THEN TO GAS, STILL NO MOVED. TRIED TO CONFIRM VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, NOTICED MESSA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, PULLED UP WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR FOR A LEFT TURN; ONCE TRAFFIC CLEARED, ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH TURN BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. MOVED FOOT BACK TO BRAKE THEN TO GAS, STILL NO MOVED. TRIED TO CONFIRM VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, NOTICED MESSA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

20%

• Front seat belts do not automatically retract.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Front seat belts do not automatically retract.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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WHEELS: I have 2 cracks in my wheels that needed repair. These cracks were 180degrees from each other. No tire damage
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, PULLED UP WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR FOR A LEFT TURN; ONCE TRAFFIC CLEARED, ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH TURN BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. MOVED FOOT BACK TO BRAKE THEN TO GAS, STILL NO MOVED. TRIED TO CONFIRM VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, NOTICED MESSA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: Front seat belts do not automatically retract.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)