Mercedes-Benz G550

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to close securely after entering the vehicle. The contact tied a cable around the front driver's side door and headrest to keep the door closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door lock actuator and release cable were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated that the vehicle was rusted. The contact stated that the suspension and body were rusted in several locations. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed him that the rust would continue to expand. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,280.

On February 8, 2023, I was driving the vehicle when the driver's side front door swung open while I was driving. The door would not close - the locking mechanism in the driver's front door completely failed and would not engage the door latch. My safety was put at extreme risk - the door flew open as I was taking a turn and I was forced to try to hold the door closed while driving the car. The local Mercedes Benz dealer confirmed the problem noting that the door locking mechanism was…

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started drifting to the right. The contact attempted to turn left and the steering wheel failed to operate as designed. The vehicle then struck the curb. The service EPS warning light was illuminated. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a stripped steering link. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a grinding sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not responding while turning to the left or the right. The contact pulled over and after a short stop resumed driving. The contact stated that the EPS malfunction warning light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to…

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED MOVING. ON A TEXAS FREEWAY I-35 THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY GOING 55 MILES PER HOUR IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. REPEATEDLY TURNING WIPER CONTROL ON AND OFF, THE WIPERS WOULD NOT MOVE.

FRONT LEFT & RIGHT BLINKERS FAIL AT DIFFERENT TIMES. ERROR CODE READS, CHECK FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. FAULT HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AT A STOP SIGN, ETC. FAULT APPEARS & BLINKER IS INOPERABLE. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED 8 TIMES TO FIX ISSUE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ 550SL EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE 255/35/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES BEGAN TO LOSE AIR AND HE REPEATEDLY HAD TO ADD AIR TO THEM. AFTER SOME TIME, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY DEFLATED. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES ALL EXHIBITED THE SAME DEFECT OF SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING. THE…