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Mercedes-Benz G-Class by year
The G-Class is a SUV sold from 2002–2020 with engines including 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl. NHTSA lists 51 recalls and 43 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 G-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 G-Class | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 G-Class | 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 G-Class | 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 G-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 G-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 G-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 G-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 G-Class | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 12–13 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 G-Class | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 11–13 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 G-Class | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 11–13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 G-Class | 4.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| 2020 G-Class | 4.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your G-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz G-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete G-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz G-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2002–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 G-Class (7). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, service brakes and unknown or other.
Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2019 G-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 12. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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