Total Complaints
3 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ G550 · model year
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011MERCEDES-BENZG550 carries 3 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 2011 G550 is visibility/wiper with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and structure:frame and members (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 2011 G550. 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.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230821STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed him that the rust would continue to expand. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,280.
Mileage: 79,280
20230821STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed him that the rust would continue to expand. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,280.
Mileage: 79,280
20160707VISIBILITY/WIPER
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED MOVING. ON A TEXAS FREEWAY I-35 THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY GOING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. REPEATEDLY TURNING WIPER CONTROL ON AND OFF, THE WIPERS WOULD NOT MOVE.
Mileage: 44,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 have?▼
The 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 is VISIBILITY/WIPER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Is the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 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.
Vehicle Safety Guides
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.