Mercedes-Benz ML320 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Mercedes-Benz ML320 across 9 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “steering hose” (20% of reports).
- 140steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering hose: mentioned in 28 of 140 complaints (20%)
- Piping connections: mentioned in 8 of 140 complaints (6%)
- Hydraulic power assist: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
- Fluid leaked: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 an injury.
Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 ML320 | 3 | 14% | 91,250 |
| 2007 ML320 | 1 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2005 ML320 | 1 | 20% | 2,000 |
| 2003 ML320 | 6 | 27% | 79,500 |
| 2002 ML320 | 24 | 27% | 82,000 |
| 2001 ML320 | 25 | 18% | 60,013 |
| 2000 ML320 | 45 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 1999 ML320 | 29 | 23% | 63,500 |
| 1998 ML320 | 6 | 5% | 139,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Mercedes-Benz ML320. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her…
There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .
I bought this vehicle from the auction in algona named whitey's public auto auction and that very day i had to put power steering fluid in because there was a leak and it was difficult to turn. I've had the power steering pump replaced and it continues to leak. I got on the internet and started to…
Steering is hard to turn. Over heats and will not keep coolinat down
My cat brake would stop car roll over
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercedes-Benz ML320s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about steering for the Mercedes-Benz ML320. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Mercedes-Benz ML320?
The most frequent phrase is “steering hose”, in 28 of 140 complaints, followed by “piping connections” (8).
Other Mercedes-Benz ML320 problems
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