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2007 Mercedes-Benz G500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2007 Mercedes-Benz G500 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

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 10V-366 · Aug 5, 2010 · 3,552 vehicles

Risk. THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2007 vs. every other G500 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 G500 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G500 owners report

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

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 50MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE; ONLY THE ENGINE INCREASED RPMS. I TRIED TO MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS AND NUMBER ON THE INSTRUMENT CHANGES BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER THE THE SHOULDER PLACED…
Complaint 10651758 · Oct 31, 2014 · 64,000 miles

Own a 2007 G500?

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