2003 Mercedes-Benz G500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this car in november of 2012 as the 2nd owner. It only had 60,000 miles on it and seemed like a great car. One day I was driving on the freeway approximately 65mph, when I had to brake slightly and the brake pedal felt kinda mushy and my braking was slower than normal. Next thing I saw was my dashboard had a red message on it (brake reduced braking effort) ahhhhhh I was freaked out and got off the freeway and pulled into a gas station. I called a tow truck (I was afraid my brakes were not going to work and I didn't want to put my young son or anyone else in danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763976, filed 2015-09, 75,000 miles“Esp braking system on the 2003 G500 going down hill around curves past 40 MPH is a serious driving hazard. Automatic braking on the left tire turning to the right can throw you into oncoming traffic. Esp needs to be adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10039240, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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