2008 Mercedes Benz G55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G55 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes Benz G55 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 Mercedes Benz G55 recalls (1)
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz G55?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz G55?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz G55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G55 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.