Please consider this a formal complaint against mercedes-benz for ongoing sensor and backup camera safety failures. Rear cameras and sensors continue intermittent failure even after years of service by mercedes benz and have actually caused 1 accident. Full explanation and documentation submitted in 4 attachments.
The worst 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 problems
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- Driver assistance1
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- Driver assistance1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Recall number 21V058000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 80
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Service code B1 displayed in the customer menu does not match the workshop code displayed in the workshop...
What 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 owners say
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Mercedes benz issued a recall notice the federal safety agency recall 21v058 ... Neither the dealer nor mercedes benz can provide the fix ... Nor will provide a path or date to the repair. See attached files. Full description of this complaint contained in the pdf file.
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Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, close to a typical AMG G63 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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