1999 Mercedes Benz ML320 steering complaints

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Steering · 58,700 miles · IL

Power steering hose.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Steering · 72,000 miles · CA · crash · 7 injuries

My wife drove from las vegas on 15 fwy back home when the engine light came on. About 10 minutes later, the vehicle pulled to the left so she steered to the right but it pulled to the left again. While the vehicle was pulling, she applied brakes to slow it down but it seem like the vehicle went faster and faster. She heard a sound "shhh" sound like a vacuum leaks. The steering wheel was pulling too hard to the left so she could not hold on anymore. The care then went off road and rolled over, landing in the section separating the cars going to las vegas and the cars going back. After landing she screamed how the baby, how the baby, he was 14 months, how every body--her daughters and parents...all 4 tires are SUV michelin, just replaced about a month. We believe some things was wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Steering · 70,150 miles · NJ

While driving 25 MPH, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver took the vehicle to a body shop for inspection. The driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the power steering hose needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 61,230 miles · CA

(1)vehicle was making a left hand turn and became almost impossible to turn steering wheel. (2) crankshaft dampener became separated at point of rubber vulcanized and caused serpentine belt to come loose leaving power steering to stop working along with all other pulleys run by the same belt. (3) dampener and belt were replaced. (old parts are available) this is an extremely dangerous situation that my local dealership says is happening very frequently. New types of replacement dampeners have been changed six (6) times in the last five (5) years in the parts book. Several local mechanics say it's a very common problem and they wonder why a recall has not been ordered. It would be very easy to find out how many crankshaft dampeners have been ordered and replaced by both dealers and parts sales. Again, let me say this is a very dangerous situation that is very common. My primary worry is that a small person would not be able to turn the steering wheel if the power steering goes out as in these broken dampener cases. I'm a 225 lb man and I could barely bring the car to a safe stop at only 25 miles per hour. What would have happened on a mountain road? Please investigate this problem for everyone's safety. Thank you!!

Filed May 28, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · MA

Fuel gauge does not read correctly/run out of fuel/engine quits loss of control, power brakes and steering may lead to crash/defect

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Steering · 56,000 miles · FL

Mercedes benz, ml320,1999, harmonic balancer failure. Destroys the whole bottom front of the engine including making power steering inoperative. May cause a real bad accident. I also have a 2000 c280 with 47,500 miles which looks like carries the exact same problem with the same possible accident potential.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Steering · 52,863 miles · MD

While driving heard a loud winding noise. The clamp hoses loosened, allowing power steering fluid to leak out.

Filed Dec 11, 2003 · Steering · 59,600 miles · CA

After the vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall 03v121000 concerning power steering pump, vehicle experienced ongoing steering problems. Consumer stated warranty expired, and dealer refused to admit that vehicle was running in good conditions. Dealer charged consumer every time vehicle was brought in for a steering problem.

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 70,190 miles · TX

The harmonic balancer on my 1999 mercedes ml320 engine type m112 failed and resulted in $4,000 to repair. The part failed with no advanced warning. Even the mercedes dealership who performed the power steering recall two weeks prior to the failure did not spot any problem and they knew to be looking. I was lucky the failure occurred in my driveway backing out of the garage in stead of on the freeway with an immediate loss of power steering or destruction of the engine.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Steering, Visibility · 36,200 miles · MI

Driver's side power window stuck or stopped while operating. The consumer was informed by the dealer that all four window clusters had to be replaced to correct the problem. Also, lost of power steering fluid. Fluid was leaking from the hoses/clamps and connectors. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the manufacturer was aware of the problem but did not notify the owners. The consumer was informed by an independent shop. *scc

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Steering · NY

Consumer had power steering hose serviced by dealer in 01/03. On 06/12/03 experienced power steering system failure. Dealer diagnosed that the steering pump and rack & pinion had failed. Consumer then had vehicle inspected by a reputable mechanic who advised that the power steering hose had been placed too close to the gear when dealer previously serviced causing the current failure.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Steering · 75,000 miles · WI

While backing out of the driveway steering failed. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Steering · GA

The power steering hose failed, which caused fluid to leak out.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Steering · 32,974 miles · IL

The power steering fluid leaked out of the vehicle. The consumer discovered that there an investigation going on but no recalls yet. *nlm the power steering fluid leaked out of the vehicle. The consumer discovered that there an investigation going on but no recalls yet. Cause: power steering hose clamp fell off while driving. Solution: new hose clamp installed and system had to be bled and flushed.

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Fuel system, Steering · 64,225 miles · MA

The power steering failed upon starting the vehicle. Fuel leaked and made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Steering · 54,677 miles · TX

Started to drive out of parking lot, power steering hose blew off, lost all fluid and power steering assist. Have to tow to dealer. Repair under warranty.

Filed Feb 1, 2003 · Steering · 34,000 miles · KY

This is the third attempt to move forward through the site. If the other messages do not come through, please contact me via email. Ts

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Steering · NJ · crash

When making a slight turn or just driving straight steering wheel stuck unexpectedly and consumer has hit a wall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts.....

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Steering · TX

I heard a snap sound while driving and a burning rubber smell afterwards. We were going to pull into a parking lot to investigate,but half way to making a left turn, we lost all steering capabilities and coasted to the side of a intersection. I normally drive on the freeway, and if this happened then, I am sure I would have had a major accident.