2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

6complaints
1recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems

  • Driver assistance~12,000 miles
    233%
  • Wheels & tires
    117%
  • Steering
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    117%
  • Engine & cooling
    117%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Lights~61,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG E43. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 recalls (1)

Communication › Auto crash notification

NHTSA recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles

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.

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.

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo9-speed automatic4WD19 / 25 / 21

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, the most recent from February 5, 2021 (auto crash notification). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.