Mercedes-Benz G 550 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes-Benz G 550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes-Benz G 550 years
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Mercedes-Benz G 550 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical6
- Engine5
- Suspension4
- Fuel system4
- Driver assistance3
- Visibility2
- Steering2
- Locks2
- Brakes2
- Body2
- Transmission1
- Seat belts1
Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 7 | Electrical | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | - | 2 | Engine | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Driver assistance | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Locks | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2013 | - | 5 | Steering | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 27
Mercedes-Benz G 550 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz G 550
What years of the Mercedes-Benz G 550 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz G 550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz G 550?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz G 550?
Electrical, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and suspension (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?
27 recalls between 2011 and 2022. The 2019 model year has the most, with 12.
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