2003 Mercedes-Benz G500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,941miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,941 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.
“The contact stated one of contact's clients suffered 3rd degree burns on the calf of the leg while exiting the vehicle from a stainless steel portion of the running board. The running board was very hot from the sun shining inside the vehicle resulting in the client's leg being burned. The dealership was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10167669, filed 2006-09, 37,941 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11035219Jul 21, 2026Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint…
- 11035118Jul 14, 2026Complaint Consistently reproducible erroneous parktronic warnings from front with every key cycle. Cause The parking sensors are detecting the front brush guard. Remedy Complaint…
- 11032586May 7, 2026Complaint Water ingress in the load compartment between the C and D pillars. Cause In the area of the rounding at the D-pillar, a leakage may occur between the rear side wall and…
- 11030293Mar 27, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 11007673Sep 10, 2024Complaint Damage or discoloration to paint protection films on vehicle. Cause Chip protection films are a wear item that may need to be replaced over the life of the vehicle…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
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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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