Service and repair manuals for 22 model years of the Mercedes-Benz G500, 1999 to 2020. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC · 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC · 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 6.0L V12 — 365 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 11 recalls, 9 owner complaints and 520 technical service bulletins are logged for the G500. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your G500 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $40.99 | 3 | 4.0L V8 | 4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2019 | $40.99 | 5 | 4.0L V8 | 4x4 Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2018 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.0L V8 | Biturbo Sport Utility 4-Door · 4x4 Sport Utility 4-Door · Square Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2017 | $40.99 | 1 | 4.0L V8 | Square Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2016 | $40.99 | — | 4.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2015 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2014 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2013 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8; 5.5L V8; 6.0L V12 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2012 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2011 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2010 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2009 | $40.99 | — | 5.5L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2008 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2007 | $40.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2006 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2005 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2004 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2003 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2002 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2001 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2000 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 1999 | $40.99 | — | 5.0L V8 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2008 G500 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 187
- Engine Performance 905
- Accessories & Equipment 2,209
- General Information 2,081
- Body & Frame 1,312
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 191
- Brakes 405
- Maintenance 101
- Collision 174
- Restraints 483
- Drivelines & Axles 1,230
- Steering 546
- Electrical 1,952
- Suspension 521
- Engine Mechanical 1,493
- Transmission 680
04 / Other yearsOther G500 years
2020 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: 4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door.
- Electrical System — wiring: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their.
2019 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: 4x4 Sport Utility 4-Door.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Electrical System — wiring: The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the.
- Electrical System — wiring: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a.
2018 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Biturbo Sport Utility 4-Door · 4x4 Sport Utility 4-Door · Square Sport Utility 4-Door.
- Electrical System — software: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio.
2017 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Square Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
- Electrical System — software: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio.
2016 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 4.0L V8 — 243 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 G500. 1 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2015 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 G500.
2014 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 G500. 1 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2013 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC; 6.0L V12 — 365 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 G500. 3 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 G500.
2011 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 G500. 3 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2010 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 G500. 0 complaints · 54 TSBs.
2009 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 G500. 0 complaints · 44 TSBs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 G500. 0 complaints · 60 TSBs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 G500. 0 complaints · 62 TSBs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 G500. 0 complaints · 62 TSBs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2004 G500. 0 complaints · 59 TSBs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2003 G500. 0 complaints · 59 TSBs.
2002 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 G500. 0 complaints · 55 TSBs.
2001 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2001 G500.
2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2000 G500.
1999 Mercedes-Benz G500 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — 303 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1999 G500.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore G500 manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the G500 manual
Which G500 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1999 to 2020 — 22 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Mercedes-Benz G500 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mercedes-Benz published for the G500, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include G500 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every G500 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover G500 recalls?
11 recalls are on federal record across the 1999–2020 G500, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Mercedes-Benz dealers.
Why do some G500 years cost more?
Every G500 year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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