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2015 Mercedes-Benz G63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-787 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 has problems

3 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
Electrical system20
Engine10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 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.

78%repaired · 2021 Q1

Communication

Recall 19V-787 · Nov 1, 2019 · 24,226 vehicles · 18,993 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2018 Q3

Steering

Recall 17V-250 · Apr 11, 2017 · 10,832 vehicles · 9,374 repaired

Risk. The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, 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

2015 vs. every other G63 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 G63 median. How we score

'13'14'15'16'17'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G63 owners report

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

2015 MERCEDES G63 WITH 27,000 MILES REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER HEAD AND REPLACE VALVE SPRING RETAINERS DUE TO LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK DOWN.BEARING CAP BOLTS,HEAD BOLTS,HEAD GASKET FRONT TIMING COVER TIMING CHAINVALVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS AND NUTS,SPARK PLUGS.STATIONERY AND IN…
Complaint 11310161 · Feb 19, 2020 · 27,000 miles
AFTER 14 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 12,500 MILES, THE AUXILLARY BATTERY STOPPED WORKING. WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING NO AUXILLARY BATTERY, VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING (IN MOTION AND STATIONARY), FEATURES LIKE DISTRONIC (CRUISE CONTROL THAT FEATURES DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF…
Complaint 10897316 · Aug 20, 2016 · 12,500 miles

Own a 2015 G63?

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