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Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG
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Complaints
8
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Recalls
2
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TSBs
120
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Reported severity
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Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG
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Recent filings
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2007 MERCEDES BENZ G55
Filed Mar 27, 2026
The vehicle entered dealer custody in 08/2025 after a dead battery / lockout repair event and was returned by the dealer on 01/08/2026 after months in dealer custody for repair work. Before entering dealer custody, the vehicle was drivable. The dealer documented a completed road test and inspection, but the vehicle was returned in unsafe and inoperable condition. Immediately after dealer return, on the drive home, the vehicle shook violently and emitted a strong burning smell, requiring…
2005 MERCEDES BENZ G55
Filed Jun 23, 2009
I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 MERCEDES G-55 WHICH HAD AN AFTERMARKET DVD SYSTEM WITH SCREENS IN BOTH FRONT HEADRESTS. UPON REMOVING THE HEADRESTS TO INSTALL SEAT COVERS, WE DISCOVERED THE DVD INSTALLER HAD CUT INTO THE HEADREST POSTS, THUSLY RUINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE HEADRESTS. I HAVE ORDERED NEW HEADRESTS FROM MERCEDES 6 WEEKS AGO. WE BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND ALSO FEAR THAT MANY AFTERMARKET DVD SYSTEM INSTALLERS MAY BE CUTTING THE HEADREST POSTS AND THE CONSUMER IS…
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed Jan 7, 2008
BURNT HOLE FROM SEAT WARMER ON DRIVER'S SEAT LEFT SIDE. BURNT RIGHT THROUGH COAT AND JEANS. *TR
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed May 20, 2005
DT: CONSUMER SMELLS A GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. SHE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE SHE BOUGHT THE CAR.*AK
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed May 6, 2005
DT: THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN BAD FROM THE TIME SHE PURCHASED THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 17,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME WAS @3,4000 MILES, BUT SHE HAS TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed Mar 28, 2003
WHEN CONSUMER EXITED FROM HIGHWAY, AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(ANTI-TILT ) SYSTEM ENGAGED. DEALER AT FIRST ADVISED THAT OPERATION WAS IRREGULAR. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, THE DEALER STATED THE OPERATION WAS NORMAL. VEHICLE IS A 2003 MERCEDES G500. *JB
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed Mar 28, 2003
WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED TO THE RIGHT AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(TILT SAFETY) SYSTEM ACTIVATED. DEALER FIRST DIAGNOSED THAT OPERATION WAS IMPROPER, BUT THEN STATED IT WAS NORMAL. *JB
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
Filed Jan 8, 2003
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, CONSUMER HEARD A ROARING NOISE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION NOTICE THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. DEALER CAME TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSED THE INBOARD SIDEWALL WAS SPLIT FROM THE WHEEL TO THE TREAD. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL. VEHICLE IS A 2003 MERCEDES E500. TIRE INFO: CONTINENTAL CONTITOURING CONTACT ECO PLUS 245/45R17 DOT NO. LMUXPXBU4402 **TS**TT