VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2016–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Years to Avoid
9 recalls · 2 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 recalls · 1 complaint
Top issue: WHEELS:HUB
4 recalls · 10 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 95 | 55 | 81 | Good |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 94 | 68 | 85 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 80 | 78 | 79 | Caution |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 81 | 85 | 82 | Caution |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 53 | 88 | 65 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 69 | 87 | 75 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 54 | 83 | 64 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 70 | 77 | 72 | Caution |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 79 | 70 | 76 | Caution |
| 2016 | 4 | 10 | — | — | 70 | 63 | 68 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the AMG GT compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2024 (Buyer Score 85).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year AMG GT to buy?+
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT scores highest on our Buyer Score (85/100) — combining a reliability score of 94/100 with a value score of 68/100. It has 1 recall and 1 NHTSA complaint on record.
Which AMG GT years have the most problems?+
The 2021, 2019, 2016 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2021 AMG GT leads with 9 recalls and 2 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common AMG GT problems?+
The most frequently reported Mercedes-Benz AMG GT issues involve: POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.