Avoid: 2023, 2021, 2002 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2009 (few owner reports) · Best recent: 2016
15 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 7 model years, the Mercedes-Benz G-class has 54 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. 2002 drew the most complaints (14), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (6).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mercedes-Benz G-class vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2002 (14 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (6).
\nSentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep admiration for its iconic design, unparalleled build quality, and status as a cultural symbol.
Owner insights cover all generations of the G-class. Individual model years are broken down above.
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