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Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 since 2017, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
6
Worst year
2017
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
2017-2018

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20172018

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Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2018-6Driver assistance10
2017-6Brakes18,35760

Recalls 6

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43

What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?

Wheels, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 have?

6 recalls between 2017 and 2018. The 2017 model year has the most, with 6.

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