2008 Mercedes Benz GL450: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and approaching a stop light, an unknown "malfunction" warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to veer to the side of the road but noticed that the steering wheel had lost power steering functionality. The contact then forcefully steered the steering wheel and veered into the right turn lane. The contact turned off the vehicle and turned on her hazard lights. Upon restarting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the power steering functionality had not returned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 08V682000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Steering · 68,000 miles · CA

Power steering failure. Dealer resealed rack head assembly and replaced power steering pump. It's unclear to me how a sealed reservoir and related parts are leaking when it was designed by the manufacturer as part not subject to wear-and-tear deterioration. My research revealed the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v682000 but dealer said it did not apply to my VIN.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Steering · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz gl450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized without any warning and the power steering assist became unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact had the dealer inspect the vehicle numerous times but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v682000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Brakes · NC · crash · 1 injury

I came out of the shopping maul into the parking lot, entered into the car and put it in reverse. Then l pressed the brakes to stop the vehicle and go forward, but the brakes would not stop the car. The car kept going backwards and l kept pressing the brakes without any result. The car smashed into 4 parked vehicles and still did not stop. I attempted to put it in neutral to stop it or slow it down, but finally the car started going forward and l pressed the brakes multiple times, but the car still did not respond and kept going forward and skidding and eventually smashed into a tree and stopped. L have contacted mercedes, but they are yet act. The car power steering went out 3 days before the accident and was just replaced the day before the accident. There have been several complaints with this model and recall on the power steering. I have incurred over 35,000 dollar damage to the vehicle and other vehicles and need mercedes benz to step up and figure out why the car kept accelerating despite my applying the brakes.

Filed May 14, 2011 · Steering · 37,500 miles · FL

2008 mercedes gl 450 steering sporadically locks up and causes loss of control of vehicle. Brought into dealership. Was not occurring when dealership evaluated and they failed to diagnose any problem. No problem for about 3-weeks after dealership visit. Steering now locking up again. Occurs at slow, medium and fast speeds. Vehicle very difficult to steer and steering wheel difficult to turn. Almost feels as if there is a loss of power steering control. When steering locks up the steering wheel turns with extreme force and jumps from one position to another.