2015–2027 · 13 model years · 53 recalls

Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems by year

We don't rate the Mercedes-Benz G-Class yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2021 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (19). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability9
Engine & cooling9
Electrical system9
Body, glass & interior5
Airbags & seat belts3
Fuel system3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every Mercedes-Benz G-Class year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 G-ClassNot rated yet0071
2026 G-ClassNot rated yet0062
2025 G-ClassNot rated yet6262
2024 G-ClassNot rated yet0014
2023 G-ClassNot rated yet8514
2022 G-ClassNot rated yet4616
2021 G-ClassNot rated yet19818
2020 G-ClassNot rated yet2814
2019 G-ClassNot rated yet101314
2018 G-ClassNot rated yet0113
2017 G-ClassNot rated yet4413
2016 G-ClassNot rated yet1413
2015 G-ClassNot rated yet4213

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling, electrical system.

Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class year has the most recalls?

The 2019, with 13 recalls on record with NHTSA.