Mercedes Benz ML430 power steering loss problems

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Steering, Transmission · 138,000 miles · WA

In approximately august 2010, I had an esp light on. Took it to the dealership (3 hours away) and they replaced the steering column. I picked up the car and drove approx 20 mins when I noticed the steering wheel was not aligned. Called the dealership and had to bring it back in because they forgot to align the wheels. Started off on my drive back home, stopped for gas and on the way out the driveway (10 MPH), I heard a grinding/squeaking noise. Got my car home and found that it was leaking power steering fluid from a clamp. I kept ps fluid in the car. Took the car back to the dealership in approx. November and they told me that I needed to have a new ps pump and rack/pinions resealed, the cost of approx $1800.00, of which I cannot afford. I have been driving the car, just keeping ps fluid in it, but it leaks out. I have no power steering. I have had the recall clamp replace twice, once in 2003 and then in 2007.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Steering · 134,000 miles · MN

Car was driving down the road and power steering fluid hoses fell off and power steering failed completely. I was able to steer the vehicle off the road and reattach the hoses the best I could. We took the vehicle in for the power steering hose clamp recall and mb performed the replacement. This year, the clamps came off again and the rack itself was damaged and profusely leaks fluid now. The new hose clamps have not fixed the problem and have caused further damage to the steering system as a whole.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Steering · 75,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking, resulting in power steering failure while driving. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections), but the failure recurred after repairs. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Steering · 86,000 miles · CA

My 2000 mercedes benz ml430 has a severe power steering leakage. Two recalls by the federal safety agency have been issued. The dealership claims that my leakage is due to severe leakage at the power steering rack seals and reservoir. I want to notify the federal safety agency that there are mechanical failures related to the power steering leakage that may be in addition to the specific recall issues and the dealership/mb declines to address without compensation. My vehicle has 88,900 miles I have lost power steering while driving down the highway at 65 MPH and must check the fluid levels constantly. I have been fortunate to have not experienced a major accident.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Steering · 83,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. The contact stated that there was a power steering recall related to the hose and the clamp on the rack and pinion. The contact has experienced power steering failure. The dealer advised the contact that they are only required to make the repairs according to recall#03v121000, steering, hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Steering · 85,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). After the repair was performed, the contact still experienced failures. When the steering wheel was turned to the left or right, it would make a noise as if there were no power steering fluid in the vehicle. The manufacturer issued a second recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v465000), which stated that an earlier recall repair performed may be insufficient in preventing a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03v121). Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior to november 15, 2003 will be repaired again. The contact had the repairs performed in 2004 and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall extension. No repairs have been made to correct the failure. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Steering · 93,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz ml430. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The dealer stated that the power steering pump was previously damaged to a loss of power steering fluid over time. The power steering pump would cost $1,050 to repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Steering · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. While driving approximately 10 MPH on normal road conditions, the power steering failed. The contact pulled the vehicle over, inspected underneath the hood, and noticed power steering fluid leaking. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist,hose, piping, and connections). The recall remedy was unsuccessful because the failure recurred the following day. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Steering · 85,840 miles · CA

On july 14 03 I was driving on the san mateo bridge when all of a sudden I completely lost my ability to turn the steering wheel. I was getting ready to turn off the loop to transfer to the i0i and I had to slow down because the steering was very difficult to turn, luckily with all my strength I was able to turn it and not go over the ramp. I called mercedes foster city and they accommodated me and informed of a power steering clamp defect that can affect the power steering pump (too late for me)..they fixed the problem. On march 19 I experienced the same thing lost of ability to steer luckily I was only on the streets and residential area. I had my husband struggle with the steering and bring it to the plesanton mbusa. They charge me 11134.74 to repair and not covered under warranty. How does a power steering fail so often and so soon?

Filed May 25, 2005 · Steering · 74,686 miles · OH

2000 mercedes benz ml430 hose clamp came off and there was no power steering fluid in the pump resulting in the steering becoming stiff.***no answer required***. *mr the power steering hose and clamp were replaced under recall the power steering rack also leaked and needed to be replaced. The consumer feels that the rack failed as a result of the clamp failure and believes it should have been replaced free of charge.