The worst 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500 problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V366000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500 61
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
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle
- The intent of
- Wind noises/whistling noises from front area of roof or from area of instrument panel/windshield at high...
- Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery"
- Customer states the AC either does not cool/has poor performance or heat is insufficient
- USB port not functioning properly
- At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise
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Questions about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500
Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz G500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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