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2008 Mercedes-Benz G55 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G55. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-10.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ G55.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,552
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
48

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

10V366000

Date: 2010-08-05. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Defect: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREME (excerpt)

Consequence: THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2010 OR EARLY JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

48 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17
EQUIPMENT7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
STRUCTURE4
SERVICE BRAKES3
POWER TRAIN2
STEERING2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2

11038186

Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibra

11036101

Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. a ? If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary

11035005

Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n

11030293

Date: 2026-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Complaint Wind noises/whistling noises from front area of roof or from area of instrument panel/windshield at high speeds Cause The airstream can excite the rubber strip of the windshield to whistle. Note: To troubleshoot, tape down the strip. Remedy Seal the lower lip of the rubber strip at the top

11030301

Date: 2026-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. a ? Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. a ? Control unit names, numbers, and how to identify. a ? Network/wiring architecture groups to baumuster quick reference. a ? Platform to baumu

11026593

Date: 2025-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Complaint The concern is characterized by BOTH of the following. 1. "Active Distance Assist currently unavailable" and "Active Brake Assist functions currently limited" are shown on the instrument cluster during startup or while driving AND 2. Stored DTC in quick test U0416FE - "Implausible data wer

11025544

Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Complaint USB port not functioning properly. Cause Most reported USB port issues are due to improper use or contamination. Note: Any repair costs must be discussed with the customer beforehand. Common external factors identified include: a ? Fluid intrusion a ? Broken bushings or physical damage See

11024405

Date: 2025-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy This condition can be duplicated on most vehicles. To validate, use a like for like reference vehicle. The noise is normal be

11023347

Date: 2025-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery. Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY battery test may not take into account a single

11018626

Date: 2025-05-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Complaint After a software update of HERMES communication module N112/9 has been performed on a gray import vehicle, the message "SOS - Service not activated" is displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause The message "SOS - Service not activated" tells the customer that "over-the-air" registration o

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
G550

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