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2002–2010 · 9 model years

Mercedes-Benz G500 recalls & problems by year

10 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20037 complaints
Most recalls20032 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024572002: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 7 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 1 recalls200220032004200520062007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 G500——100000
2009 G500——110000
2008 G500—13 mpg100000
2007 G500—13 mpg110000
2006 G500—12 mpg100000
2005 G500—12 mpg120000
2004 G500—12 mpg100000
2003 G500—12 mpg270010
2002 G500—12 mpg120000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Steering2
  • Service brakes2
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Seats1
  • Electrical system1
  • Engine1