Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2001 Mercedes Benz e320. Consumer writes in regards to loss of power steering and brakes. The consumer stated when he drove over a speed bump, the check engine light illuminated. He put the vehicle in reverse, and discovered the brakes did not work, he tried to turn the steering wheel and it was not working either. With great effort, he was finally able to make a left turn. He turned the vehicle off, re-started it, and the check engine light did not come back on. The brakes and steering also resumed to normal operation.
Various problems with electrical, heating and cooling, suspension, power steering, lighting, and purge valve systems. Spent 7k in last 3 years alone. Heating and cooling system was removed and reinstalled twice and still does not work right. Struts and steering system completely brakes down every 6 months. I am in the repair shop every 2-3 months! average out of pocket (after extended warranty) $500. . . Outrageous (x4 or 5 per year!). Warranty kicks in another 4k per year. My records show 14 visits to mercedes repair shops since November 2004. . . Insane. This is my first and last mercedes! even my service adviser told me to get a Lexus or Acura!.