The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 1 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.5l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 13 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class belongs to the 1st generation (W463 1st Gen) G-Class platform spanning model years 2015–2018.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (1 / 33%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 13 MPG (2 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G63 AMG | 5.5L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 MPG | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | — | $5,850 / yr |
| G550 | 5.5L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | 12 MPG | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | — | $5,850 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Summary of 3 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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