VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz G550 years to avoid

Across 2009–2018, no single G550 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2013 drew the most complaints; 2018 the fewest.

9

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

2009–2018

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz G550 NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 3 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Mercedes-Benz G550 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every G550 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201801
201703
201614
201502
201413
201332
201131
201001
200912

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz G550?

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G550 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz G550 have?

Across all model years, the G550 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 consumer complaints on file.

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