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2018 Mercedes benz C43 AMG Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1555988
Internal NHTSA #	11196192
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C43 AMG
Model Year	2018
File date	10/04/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased car july 2018. A/c leak in aug 2018 and march 2019; dealer locate leak. Front tire blowout within 6 months of purchase (dec 2018) traveling on freeway evening time approx 65 mph; unknown reason . Same side front tire blow out 4 months later (march 2019) driving late evening on a main boulevard traveling 25 mph and right front tire shredded; hit minor pothole both front tires had to be replaced and the car alignment corrected. 1 month later (april 2019) right rear tire loosing psi every 45 miles; dealer could not detect leak, possible valve stem. Same visit dealer replaced two rear leaking shock absorbers and noted right rear tire had uneven wear /recommend replacement; tires have 21,000 miles. I will have to return the car to the dealer for repair. The transmission has a very hard shift when i accelerate more than moderate; the hard shift causes the vehicle to pause and jar /jerk abruptly that almost seems like you hit something. I had reported the issue within 7 days of purchase and i was told amgs have hard shifts. When i insisted there was an issue a second time in march 2019; the issue was addressed and i was told it was the computer software that required an update; the update temporarily corrected the problem for approx 1 month. The vehicle has been out of service for approximately 13 days since purchased 9 months ago in july 2018.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4101
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COVINA, CA
VIN pattern	55SWF6EB1JUXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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2018 Mercedes benz C43 AMG Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Mercedes benz C43 AMG Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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