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2016 Mercedes-Benz G63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 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 recalls4Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 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
Air bags20

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

4 recalls

2016 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 →

89%repaired · 2019 Q1

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 17V-713 · Nov 14, 2017 · 8,043 vehicles · 7,140 repaired

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…

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 →

81%repaired · 2018 Q3

Doors: latch

Recall 17V-178 · Mar 14, 2017 · 26 vehicles · 21 repaired

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.

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

2016 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

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In owners' words

What G63 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ G63. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MALFUNCTION SERVICE REQUIRED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE…
Complaint 10872839 · Jun 6, 2016 · 921 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ G63. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MALFUNCTION SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE…
Complaint 10872834 · Jun 6, 2016 · 1,000 miles

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