Mercedes-Benz G500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz G500, across 9 model years (2002–2010). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Mercedes-Benz G500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No G500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 G500: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 G500: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 G500: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz G500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz G500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 G500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 G500 | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2008 G500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 G500 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 G500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 G500 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 G500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 G500 | 7 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 G500 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz G500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (7), 2005 (2), 2002 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz G500?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz G500 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.