Model year guide

2017 Mercedes-benz g550

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Mercedes-benz g550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined13 mpg

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

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 recalls 3

Communication: Auto Crash Notification NHTSA Campaign #21V058000 · manufacturer #2021020025 · 05/02/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #17V817000 · manufacturer #2018020010 · 18/12/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. O…

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control NHTSA Campaign #17V713000 · manufacturer #2017110012 · 14/11/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 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.

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway14 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Mercedes-benz g550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

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.

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 trims & engines on record

Trims
G550 Base
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 vehicles on record

2017 Mercedes-benz g550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mercedes-benz g550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-benz g550. 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 2017 Mercedes-benz g550 get?

The 2017 Mercedes-benz g550 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (13 city / 14 highway).

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