Mercedes-Benz G500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 7 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz G500 (model years 2002–2010). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints), followed by steering (2 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz G500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 of 9 | |
| Steering | 2 | 1 of 9 | |
| Structure | 2 | 1 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 of 9 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V366000 | Aug 5, 2010 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2003 | 3,552 |
| 08V303000 | Jul 7, 2008 | Electrical system | 2003 | 404 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.