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Mercedes-Benz G550
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Complaints
26
Active records
Recalls
28
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TSBs
214
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
15
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz G550
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Oct 3, 2026
The vehicle has fuel smell coming thru cabin vents. Opening the hood the vehicle also has strong fuel smell in engine bay. The hose supplying the fuel rails is cracked and damaged and does not have any heat sheild to prevent the hose from deteriorating.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Oct 1, 2026
Front Door harness rubs and frays causing the wires to short out. The front windows and door locks work intermittently. SRS failure lights up on dash.
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G550
Filed Sep 25, 2026
I was driving on XXX in [XXX] on my way home from picking up my son from [XXX], when I noticed smoke coming from the dash while my suspension light came on. The right side of my car went down. A large amount of smoke started filling the car. I immediately tried to pull over, and as the car slowed, I told my son to get out of the truck and run far away. Once I made a stop, I was able to exit the car as well. I called Mercedes-Benz roadside assistance and the fire department. The fire department…
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Jan 11, 2026
On this vehicle the oil pump-oil control valve has malfunctioned. The vehicle has 54000 miles on it and the repair costs $8500. The part is only $300 but the transmission must be removed to repair the vehicle. The safety of people is not compromised by the part. The malfunction has been confirmed by the dealer. The malfunction has been reported to mercedes, the warranty company also. The check engine light came on and notified us there was a problem.
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Jul 24, 2025
The driver-side door latch on my 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is malfunctioning. The door fails to securely close or stay latched, even when shut firmly. This poses a serious safety hazard while driving, as the door may open unexpectedly during motion or remain partially ajar. I have not been involved in any accidents, and the vehicle is well maintained. The issue seems mechanical in nature and affects the structural integrity of the door and its latching mechanism. I contacted an authorized…
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Aug 7, 2024
See attached document for complaint
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Jul 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V880000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Jun 5, 2024
Shortly after purchasing a new Mercedes Benz 2021 G550 on [XXX], the SUV started having electrical problems. During early 2022 the vehicle shut off while at a red light and would not restart until a few minutes later. No warning light or error message was seen and when taken to the dealership they could not find anything wrong. Several months later the vehicle stopped/stalled almost causing an accident on the highway. This time the dealership did find something wrong and repaired or replaced…
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ G 550
Filed Jan 17, 2024
The brakes locked up in the vehicle and computer system nearly causing deadly accident.
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550
Filed Nov 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle. The contact tied a cable around the front driver's side door and headrest to keep the door closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door lock actuator and release cable were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…