2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 13 highway).

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Combined12 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal NHTSA Campaign #10V366000 · 05/08/2010

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 108.

Fix: 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 MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #08V303000 · manufacturer #2008 070001 · 07/07/2008

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WA…

Fix: DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 MPG & running costs

Combined12 mpg

City11 mpg

Highway13 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$6,850

EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Passenger volume124 cu ft

Cargo volume49 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$22,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$34,250

Fuel only$34,250

Per mile$0.46

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 trims & engines on record

Trims

G500

Engines

5.0L 8-cyl 292 hp

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 vehicles on record

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 G500WDCYR49E83X140558

Other Mercedes-benz g 500 model years

2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz g 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 13 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.