2025 Mercedes-Benz G-class: common problems and reliability
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2 owner complaints, most about wheels. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2025 G-class?The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-class has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are wheels.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-class vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the G-class?
Across the 16 G-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 14 (2002). With 2 complaints, the 2025 G-class sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 G-class
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 26V198000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G580 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.
What owners say across generations
\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. See the full G-class owner picture and every model year.
Other G-class model years
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