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2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA13 mpg
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the AMG G63, is EPA-rated at 13 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the latches/locks/linkages.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
AMG G63Gas4WD5.5L 8-cyl turbo121413$5,950
G550Gas4WD4.0L 8-cyl turbo131413$5,950
AMG G65Gas4WD6.0L 12-cyl turbo111312$6,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36913, 37090, 37091.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Communication

2019120008
24,226 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdfRiskAn inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.FixMBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
NHTSA campaign 19V787000reported Nov 1, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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Vehicle Speed Control

2017110012
8,043 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.RiskIncreased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.FixMBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.
NHTSA campaign 17V713000reported Nov 14, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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Steering

2017060004
10,832 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.RiskThe steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.FixMBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 17V250000reported Apr 11, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

26 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."RiskIf the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.FixMBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 17V178000reported Mar 14, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 1

Most-cited components

Latches/Locks/Linkages1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle. The contact tied a cable around the front driver's side door and headrest to keep the door closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fr…”Nov 7, 2023 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other G-Class model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

3 recalls · 5 complaints

A

2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

0 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

5 recalls · 6 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

6 recalls · 4 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

8 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

8 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

13 recalls · 6 complaints

A

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

1 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

4 recalls · 2 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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