Please consider this a formal complaint against Mercedes-Benz for completely defective ABS and EPS systems which control handling, dynamic stability, and anti-lock braking. The “Defective” designation is theirs, rather than a notice to service or that the systems were merely off-line or required repair. The failure notice was issued by the car itself. These critical system failures were only one of many Distonic (radar, cruise control, vehicle spacing, automatic braking), front and rear sensors, rear camera, and navigation failures. But this one is reported to you separately because of its severity, and the frequent failure of the Mercedes-Benz computer systems to even record and log failures like this. The full explanation and documentation is covered in the 3 documents attached to this complaint. [xxx] Mercedes-Benz 2017 G63 AMG VIN [xxx] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *cc
The worst 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance2
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance2
- Brakes1
Recalls 1
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
- Risk
- Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
Recall number 17V713000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 70
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
- Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle
- 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active...
- 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...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. Vehicle production date prior to...
- 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Due to a traction control software error in manufacturing, and perhaps other errors that trigger error codes, my car with only 650 miles is undriveable and unsafe. A replacement module must be built in germany which will take over one month to be sent to the u.s. Dealership,as well as other possible fixes may have to be made,.
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Questions about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63, close to a typical G63 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63?
Driver assistance and stability, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 have?
1 recall, covering forward collision avoidance.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V713000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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