2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the G63 at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 problems

  • Electrical system~27,000 miles
    267%
  • Engine & cooling~27,000 miles
    133%
  • Body & structure~36,000 miles
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz G63 complaints by model year

201320142015201620192132
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz G63. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best G63 years: 2019, 2014. Compare all years →

2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 recalls (2)

Communication

NHTSA recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

Steering

NHTSA recall 17V-250 · Apr 11, 2017 · 10,832 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017.

2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.5L 8-cyl turbo7-speed automatic4WD12 / 14 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 G63 rates few complaints: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the G63 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63, the most recent from November 1, 2019 (communication). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz G63?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019 and 2014. See the full Mercedes-Benz G63 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 27,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.