2002 Mercedes-Benz G55 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55
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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Structure
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact…
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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 G55 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My husband and i own two of the exact, same car! They are both leaking gas infrequently. It looks to be coming from a clamp. We have video of the leak. Here is the link on youtube. Http://www.youtube.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2012 · Fuel/propulsion system
“My husband and i own two g55's purchased on the same day. They both started leaking fuel infrequently within two weeks of each other. You can actually see the fuel dropping to the ground and smell the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2012 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Mercedes-Benz G55 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz G55 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55
How do I know if my 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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.