Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, seldom named G-Wagen (abbreviated for Geländewagen, "terrain vehicle"), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV produced by Magna Steyr (previously Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and marketed by Mercedes-Benz. It was also sold in certain markets under the Puch name as Puch G.

The G-Wagen is characterized by its boxy styling and body-on-frame architecture. It utilizes three fully locking differentials, one of the few SUVs to have such a trait.

Despite the awakening of an intended follower, the unibody SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in 2006, the G-Class is still in making and is one of the longest offered cars in Daimler's history, with an extent of 40 years. 

The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class is available with the following models: G-Class SUV, G-Class AMG G 63. The G-Class AMG is powered by an engine of 577 hp and 6000 rpm while the simple variant is powered by 416 hp and 5250 rpm. They are equipped with four-wheel drive and paired to a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz G Class known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mercedes-Benz G Class are:

• If there is a heavy shuddering or shaking while driving, this is an evidence of the prop shaft failing. 
• Corrosion problems are seen on the tailgate and rear lights.
• Sunroof cracking noise produced by the cable that supports open and closes the sunroof goes through a pipe that can dismount from the motor frame.
• Suspension springs breaking noticed by a loud thumping sound when driving over speed bumps, uneven surfaces, or something similar.

Mercedes-Benz G Class PDF owner manual

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