Model year
2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name G-Class for 2007. Under the matched names G500 and G55, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for G500 are ENGINE (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12–13 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 4 complaints
- 2003 7 complaints
- 2004 0 complaints
- 2005 3 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 2 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 2 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2007. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| G500 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| G55 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for G500
10V366000 · Aug 5, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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…
Complaints for G500
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for G500
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G500 · 5L · Automatic 7-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| G55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 13 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.