Mercedes Benz G500 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz G500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz G500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz G500 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 G500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes4
- Steering2
- Engine2
- Body2
- Transmission1
- Tires1
- Seats1
- Electrical1
Mercedes Benz G500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 1 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 7 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercedes Benz G500
What years of the Mercedes Benz G500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz G500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz G500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz G500?
Brakes, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by steering (2) and engine (2).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz G500 have?
2 recalls between 2002 and 2009. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.
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