Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ G500 · model year
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007MERCEDES-BENZG500 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 G500 is engine with 1 filings, followed by power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2007 G500. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20141031ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 50MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE; ONLY THE ENGINE INCREASED RPMS. I TRIED TO MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS AND NUMBER ON THE INSTRUMENT CHANGES BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER THE THE SHOULDER PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE CAR.NOW ALL WAS NORMAL. THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED CAR WAS UNRESPONSIVE IN CHANGING GEARS IN AUTO MODE OR MANUAL MODE. AGAIN STOPPING AND RESTARTING CAR IT ACED NORMAL. FINALLY THIS PAST DAY IT HAPPENED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN I COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. I HAVE MAINTAINED THIS UNIT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE SCHEDULE AND IT WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. THIS ISSUES OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH NO ALERTS FROM THE VEHICLE THAT IT IS OCCURRING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW WITH THIS MERCEDES BENZ 722.9 GEAR BOX. A Q
Mileage: 64,000
20141031POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 50MPH WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE; ONLY THE ENGINE INCREASED RPMS. I TRIED TO MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS AND NUMBER ON THE INSTRUMENT CHANGES BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RESPOND. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER THE THE SHOULDER PLACED THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE CAR.NOW ALL WAS NORMAL. THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED CAR WAS UNRESPONSIVE IN CHANGING GEARS IN AUTO MODE OR MANUAL MODE. AGAIN STOPPING AND RESTARTING CAR IT ACED NORMAL. FINALLY THIS PAST DAY IT HAPPENED WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN I COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. I HAVE MAINTAINED THIS UNIT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE SCHEDULE AND IT WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. THIS ISSUES OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH NO ALERTS FROM THE VEHICLE THAT IT IS OCCURRING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW WITH THIS MERCEDES BENZ 722.9 GEAR BOX. A Q
Mileage: 64,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 have?▼
The 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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