2017 mercedes-benz G-Class vs 2017 toyota Mirai
Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.
2017 mercedes-benz G-Class
2017 toyota Mirai
Stories from the shop
Look, these two are running close enough that you'd be fine either way. Reliability scores are within rounding distance (4.6 for the 2017 mercedes-benz G-Class, 4.6 for the 2017 toyota Mirai), and they've each got their own laundry list of weak spots. There's no clean winner here on the data alone.
Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.
Common questions
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class or the 2017 Toyota Mirai?
It's close to a tie. Both vehicles score within 0.2 points on our reliability index (4.6 vs 4.6). At this margin, either choice is defensible — base your decision on the specific failure modes that matter to you.
What goes wrong more often on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
On the categories we tracked, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2017 Toyota Mirai. Both have similar issue patterns.
What goes wrong more often on the 2017 Toyota Mirai?
On the categories we tracked, the 2017 Toyota Mirai doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The two are running close.
Which has more recalls?
Both vehicles have 0 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.
Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?
Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $0 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.