repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-817 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 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 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Risk. Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
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…
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
2017 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G 550 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2017 G550 misfired on a highway and I had total failure with kids in the backseat creating an immediate life-safety hazard. This issue was caused by the M176 engine, which is known to create misfires. Mercedes tried to blame it on me not changing my spark plus, but I showed proof they were…
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