Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz 550sl equipped with bridgestone potenza tires, size 255/35/r19. The contact stated that the tires began to lose air and he repeatedly had to add air to them. After some time, the front passenger side tire was found to be completely deflated. The tires were taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the tread was separating. The other tires were inspected and three of the four tires all exhibited the same defect of separating and delaminating. The manufacturer was not notified. All four tires were replaced. The dot number was not available. Updated 12/21/12
The worst 2009 Mercedes Benz G550 problems
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- Tires1
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Recalls 2
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
Fuel system, other
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-benz is recalling model year 2009 550 g-class vehicles. The fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the connection. In case of a frontal crash, the fuel pump would no longer function but a partial dislocation of the line could lead to a potential for fuel loss from the line at the quick connector.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new clamp to assure the quick connectors secure connection. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 09V453000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Mercedes Benz G550 72
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
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Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz G550 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Mercedes Benz G550, close to a typical G550 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercedes Benz G550?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz G550 have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and fuel system, other.
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