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Mercedes-Benz G 550 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

14 owner complaints analyzed

19 distinct recall campaigns

1,925 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2019 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 14 complaints (35.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior321.4%
Steering behavior321.4%
Transmission and shifting17.1%
Engine operation17.1%
Electrical and battery issues17.1%
Fuel system concerns17.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
5
Engine
4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2
Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Service Brakes
2
Suspension
2
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System5
Engine4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System: 5; Engine: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Suspension: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2020
3
2021
1
2022
2
2023
2
2024
4
2025
1
2026
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20203
20211
20222
20232
20244
20251
20261

2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 1; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11321127 · 2020-04-14 (April 14, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G550. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V090000 (POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED AND…

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11321127 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11323949 · 2020-05-09 (May 9, 2020)

MY 2019 G550 HAS BEEN TO MERCEDES DEALERS TWICE FOR A "FRONT/REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" ERROR APPEARING ON THE DISPLAY SCREEN. ALONG WITH THIS IT SHOWS THE ABS AND ESP ARE BE INACTIVE. EACH TIME AT A MERCEDES DEALER THEY REPLACE PARTS AND SAY IT IS FIXED. IT IS NOT FIXED. THIS WEEK I BECAME STRANDED WHEN I PICKED MY DOG UP FROM THE VET AND THIS ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED, ALONG WITH 'ACTIVE DISTANCE ASSIST INOPERATIVE', 'ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTIONS LIMITED', 'BLIND SPOT ASSIST INOPERATIVE', 'STEERING MALFUNCTION INCREASED PHYS…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323949 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11421207 · 2021-06-16 (June 16, 2021)

While pulling away from a red light, the vehicle jolted a small amount, then it shut down, only providing power to the dashboard, which produced an array of safety warnings. Power steering and throttle were completely dead leaving me powerless in traffic. I pulled to the shoulder of the road, placed the vehicle in park (as it seems that the failure put the car into neutral). I was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving home with no warning lights or issues. (Several other owners are having this same issue-I found them by googling …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421207 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11710210 · 2026-01-11 (January 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.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11710210 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11592609 · 2024-06-05 (June 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 it. Not sure exactly what it was but they mentioned s…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11592609 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11485579 · 2022-09-21 (September 21, 2022)

Driving 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-550 for approximately 8min. Preceding East on a 3 lane South Florida Highway no more than 40 mph. Gas tank 75% full with V-Power From Shell. (filled-3 days prior). Proceeded from the middle lane to the right lane in-order to make a sharp right handed turn onto up coming Shopping Center, that was two lights away. I had turned on my 21 MB G550 air conditioner to auto (off prior). While I was attempting to switch on my turn signal the car suddenly turns-off completely in mid-drive. All warning lights illuminated, steer…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485579 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2019
12
2020
8
2021
7
2022
3
2023
3
2025
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
201912
20208
20217
20223
20233
20251

2019: 12; 2020: 8; 2021: 7; 2022: 3; 2023: 3; 2025: 1

Year-by-year records

Mercedes-Benz G 550 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
2019512Not available
202028-4
202157-1
202223-4
2023030
202501Not available