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2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Mercedes-Benz G 550 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 12V-380 · Aug 6, 2012 · 189 vehicles

Risk. In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other G 550 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G 550 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What G 550 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Complaint 11539724 · Aug 21, 2023 · 79,280 miles

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