Mercedes-Benz G550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz G550 (2009–2018).

Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200920101201142013201420151201620172018
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz G550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz G550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2018 G55000001—
2017 G55000003—
2016 G55010004Body & Structure
2015 G55000002—
2014 G55000003—
2013 G55040102Steering
2011 G55010001Body & Structure
2010 G55000001—
2009 G55000001—

Most common Mercedes-Benz G550 problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls

  • Recall 22V168000Mar 18, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    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.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V817000Dec 18, 2017432 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V713000Nov 14, 20178,043 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V250000Apr 11, 201710,832 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V178000Mar 14, 201726 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.

  • Recall 12V380000Aug 6, 2012189 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 10V366000Aug 5, 20103,552 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology