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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Recall·19V457000

Power train: driveshaft

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Recall·19V787000

Communication

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Recall·21V478000

Power train: driveshaft

The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.

2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 1 owners reported

Power train1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at a glance

Trims
AMG GTAMG GT S
Engine
4.0L 8-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
DCT 7-spd
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Coupe
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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.