2002 Mercedes Benz G500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz G500. That ranks 2nd out of 9 G500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz G500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz G500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 g-class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact over time the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of fmvss 108.
Risk: The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin at the end of december 2010 or early january 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My front seats recline buttons don't work properly. They go opposite then what your doing. One day i was driving on the high way and i tried to recline the seat back and it went forward. It caused me to accelerate faster and almost hitting the car in front of me. This is a very common problem. I…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz g500. The contact stated that the ect control unit was defective. She was alerted to the failure when the vehicle completely shut down while she was driving 55 mph. She was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the…
Other Mercedes Benz G500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 G500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 G500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 G500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 G500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 G500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 G500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 G500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 G500 | 7 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz G500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz G500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz G500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.