2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
The 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55, potentially affecting up to 3,741 vehicles.
Recall 12V380000 — STRUCTURE
| 189 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
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 Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
View full details →Recall 10V366000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 3,552 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS...
Consequence: THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.COM/WATCH?V=GPAT_2VWBG0&FEATURE=SHARE&LIST=UUO-ALBYM_IEOURBXAWFK4LW I WILL FILE AN ADDITIONAL COMPLAINT FOR THE OTHER VIN. ALOHA. *TR
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 GAS. I FILED A COMPLAINT FOR THE OTHER VIN AS WELL. THAT COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 10490150. THE LINK TO THE YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING THE LEAK IS IN THE TEXT OF THE OTHER COMPLAINT. WHEN WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CANNOT DETECT IT; THEY KEEP TRYING TO SEND US HOME. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI88.85-P-059178 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Complaint Wind noises/whistling noises from front area of roof or from area of instrument panel/windshield at high speeds. Cause The airstream can excite the rubber strip of the windshield to whistle. Note: To troubleshoot, tape down the strip. Remedy Seal the lower lip of the rubber strip at the top...
LI88.85-P-059178 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Complaint Wind noises/whistling noises from front area of roof or from area of instrument panel/windshield at high speeds. Cause The airstream can excite the rubber strip of the windshield to whistle. Note: To troubleshoot, tape down the strip. Remedy Seal the lower lip of the rubber strip at the top...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ G55
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55 (current)
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — 0 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — 0 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — 1 complaint
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — 0 complaints
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ G55 — 0 complaints
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