VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz G 550 years to avoid

Across 2019–2025, no single G 550 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2021 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.

24

Total complaints

19

Recall campaigns

2019–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz G 550 NHTSA complaints by model year11 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Mercedes-Benz G 550 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every G 550 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202501
202303
202223
2021117
202028
2019912

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz G 550?

By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G 550 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz G 550 have?

Across all model years, the G 550 has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.