VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT20162026

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

TOP PICK
2022
Buyer Score 94/100
11
Years Analyzed
20
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries

Best Years to Buy a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.

#1 PICK4yr old
2022
Strong Buy · 94/100
Reliability100/100
Value window82/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#2 PICK3yr old
2023
Strong Buy · 90/100
Reliability100/100
Value window72/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#3 PICK5yr old
2021
Strong Buy · 89/100
Reliability90/100
Value window88/100
Recalls2
Complaints0

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2017

5 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

#2 WORST
2018

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2016

2 recalls · 6 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.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600
100
30
76
Excellent
202500
100
42
80
Excellent
202400
100
58
85
Excellent
202300
100
72
90
Excellent
202200
100
82
94
Excellent
202120
90
88
89
Caution
202040
80
84
81
Avoid
201920
90
74
84
Caution
201850
75
62
70
Avoid
201751
74
50
66
Avoid
201626
84
40
69
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). 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.

POWER TRAIN
4
ENGINE
2
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1

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: 2022 (Buyer Score 94).

Best: 2022

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2016 (Buyer Score 69).

Best: 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year AMG GT to buy?+

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT scores highest on our Buyer Score (94/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 82/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which AMG GT years have the most problems?+

The 2017, 2018, 2016 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2017 AMG GT leads with 5 recalls and 1 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, ENGINE, WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.

Run a VIN Check →