2002 Mercedes-Benz G500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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 front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact…
Remedy: Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin at the end of december 2010 or early january 2011.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My front seats recline buttons don't work properly. They go opposite then what your doing. One day i was driving on the high way and i tried to recline the seat back and it went forward. It caused me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2011 · Seats
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz g500. The contact stated that the ect control unit was defective. She was alerted to the failure when the vehicle completely shut down while she was driving 55”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Mercedes-Benz G500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz G500 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500
How do I know if my 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V366000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.