The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed him that the rust would continue to expand. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,280.
The worst 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.
- Risk
- In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 12V380000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Potentially...
- Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Service code B1 displayed in the customer menu does not match the workshop code displayed in the workshop...
- After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the...
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- Water ingress in the load compartment between the C and D pillars
What 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving in the rain the front windshield wipers stopped moving. On a texas freeway I-35 there was no visibility going 55 miles per hour in rush hour traffic. Repeatedly turning wiper control on and off, the wipers would not move.
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Questions about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550
Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550, close to a typical G 550 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?
1 recall, covering structure.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 body?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V380000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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