2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review

Name: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 4966 USD
Rating: 4.6 (29 reviews)

Price Estimate: $4,966 - $8,015

2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD SUV Shown

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G55 AMG

Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Go-anywhere capability, luxurious cabin, powerful V8 engines.

Cons

Heavy steering and accelerator pedal efforts, no side airbags, fussy navigation system.

What’s new

In-house tuner AMG lays its magic hands on the G-Class, this year, empowering the SUV with a 5.4-liter V8 that generates 349 horsepower and a 0-to-60-mph time of 7.2 seconds.

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Mercedes fans who plan on traversing the Himalayas have found their ride.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G55 AMG 4dr SUV
$39,998
- 127,977 miles
- 1 accident, 6 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 14 Hwy MPG
- Best Value Auto Sales (1,149 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Hutchinson, KS
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/14 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR46E13X140227
Stock: 140227
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-22-2024
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
G500 4dr SUV
$31,900
- 200,000 miles
- Rebuilt vehicle reported, 6 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 11 City / 13 Hwy MPG
- Easy Car Finance (1,634 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Kenner, LA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
12 Combined MPG (11 City/13 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDCYR49E23X137140
Stock: A1529
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-18-2025

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner Reviews

4.6

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G500 Lemon

Dr.MLG, 10/30/2002

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

Mechanical and electrial defects have kept the vehicle in the service department over 30 days in the first 3 months of ownership. The noise that developed recently, from somewhere in the dash, which started after replacing the starter switch, is still present after 2 1/2 weeks in the shop. MB decided that it is a design problem that I have to live with.

Nothing like it

Don, 10/10/2006

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

This big SUV has more power than you would realize. Catches others on the road by surprise with its spunk. The other eyeopener for me, having owned three Range Rovers, is the stares it receives. You cannot miss it on the road.

True 4 wheel power

busch, 06/16/2005

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG 4WD 4dr SUV (5.5L 8cyl 5A)

An outstanding vehicle capable of any chosen offroad drive test. Unique power on the highway. Startup at trafic intersection to 75 mph within 6 seconds. It's extremely safe. I survived a head on colission with another vehicle in a previous model with out mishap.

Unsafe at any speed

Unsafeatanyspeed, 06/17/2003

2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 4WD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

I had a problem with the so called safety features from day one- the ESP would engage going around any corner and the car would swerve into the oncoming lane. It took 4 trips in 4 months to get someone to actually drive the car and discover that there indeed was a defect in the system. By that time I wanted nothing to do with this unsafe vehicle.

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2003 G-Class Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

G500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$73,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$518/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	45.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the G-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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G500 Lemon

Nothing like it

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Unsafe at any speed

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