2008 Mercedes Benz ML350 steering problems

Filed Apr 17, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · AZ

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Filed Mar 29, 2022 · Steering · 38,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond as designed. The contact drove the vehicle safely off the road. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of a power steering rack leak. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 08V682000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Steering · PA

Steering wheel get hard then soft on turn causing lose of control I took it to my mechanic and said its the rack & pinion I look online for recall thier is one for steering rack so I call the dealer they said mine is not

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Steering · 78,000 miles · NJ

Mileage 80k and a steering rack needs to be replaced due to a broken pin. I see a recall 2008120011 and following the documentation this VIN qualifies for it but the mb dealer is saying that there is no open recall for this car.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Steering · 150,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked steering fluid, which made the steering wheel difficult to turn while driving 45 MPH or above. The contact also heard a thumping noise when turning the steering wheel and approaching a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic contacted an unknown dealer who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mercedes-benz of jacksonville, 10231 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225), but no repairs or diagnostic tests were performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA

Steering feels weird

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Steering · 64,745 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and a squealing sound was heard coming from the engine. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high pressure line and the power steering control head failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,745.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Steering · 106,000 miles · CA

The power steering is not working since april 2015. Check by the dealer and said it needs to be replaced and it is not recalled. But when check the consumer report mecerdez benz 2008 ml 350 has power steering recall.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Steering · 62,483 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the r&r steering rack needed to be replaced. No repairs where made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,483.

Filed Dec 7, 2014 · Steering · 37,000 miles · DC

Consumer recently noticed hard, whining sounds from steering/turning the wheel especially after starting the car. Seems like noise comes from steering column. Noise dissipates after car warms up or when you shut it off and start up again.