repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Steering
Risk. The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Doors: latch
Risk. If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
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
2016 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
- Solid
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In owners' words
What G 550 owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Own a 2016 G 550?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.