Steering Problems of Mercedes Benz 430

Mercedes Benz 430 owners have reported 1 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering fluid (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz 430

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Fluid problems
1

Power Steering Fluid problem #1

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz 430 ml. The contact stated that the steering fluids constantly leak from the cooling hose to the power steering. As a result, the power steering fails while the vehicle is in motion. The dealer added fuel in the hose, which lasted for two weeks. Currently, the fuel indicator is illuminated and the vehicle vibrates badly. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that she must pay for the repair. The dealer stated that she has to constantly place fluid in the hose because it cannot be repaired. The failure mileage was 124,872.



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