Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | −20% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2022 | 2 | 1.3× | 3 | Fuel System | Few |
| 2021 | 7 | 2.8× | 7 | Electrical | Average |
| 2020 | 2 | 2.0× | 8 | Engine | Few |
| 2019 | 5 | 3.5× | 12 | Traction Control | Average |
| 2017 | 0 | −33% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2016 | 1 | typical | 4 | Door Lock & Latch | Few |
| 2015 | 0 | −33% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2014 | 1 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2013 | 4 | 1.3× | 2 | Steering | Few |
| 2009 | 1 | typical | 2 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median G550 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz G550 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024,…
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Electrical system › Wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz G550 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz G550 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz G550?
2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other G550 years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz G550 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (6), engine & cooling (4) and fuel & propulsion system (4). Electrical complaints peak in the 2021 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz G550 had?
26 recalls across 2009–2023. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Mercedes-Benz G550 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.