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2016 Mercedes-Benz G Class

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2017554

15 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: G Class 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the Distronic Plus radar brake assist, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may malfunction. This could result in increased brake force application being required, which could increase stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the ESP control unit with new software.

1,009 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2017203 · manufacturer campaign 2017060003

11 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: G Class 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the splines of the steering coupling interlock could excessively wear due to insufficient tightening torque of the steering coupling. This could cause the connection between the coupling and shaft to be compromised, which could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the steering coupling.

954 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017144 · manufacturer campaign 2017030013

15 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: G Class 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the Bowden cables between the inner door handles and door locks may be defective. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the force required to open the door locks might be increased, causing the Bowden cables to break when using the inside handles to unlock the doors. If this occurs, it would be impossible to unlock and open the doors using the inside handles making it difficult for the occupants to exit the vehicle, which would increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Bowden cables on all four doors.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G Class have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G Class. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.