Mercedes Benz E Class owners have reported 12 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering gear box (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving car on a local excursion of approximately 30 miles, I noticed that the steering wheel no longer lined up strait. Toward the end of the trip, I noted what seemed like steering irregularities, then a rubbing/ whining noise coming from the front left. Read details...
Consumer stated steering wheel was rubbing/squeaking when making turns, the dealer replaced the power steering gear box and steering rack. Read details...
Consumer stated steering wheel was rubbing/squeaking when making turns, the dealer replaced the power steering gear box and steering rack. Read details...
I purchased a used 2000 mercedes e320 on near the end of August 2004. Approximatly 45 days later I noticed a noise coming from the dashboard area when making a left or right turn at low speed. It could be described as a "rubber on rubber" squeaking noise. Read details...
Driving car at 55 miles per hour when harmonic balancer failed, lost power steering, was able to direct car to side of road. Had car towed to shop who diagnosed problem, suggesting it go to a mb dealer. Had car towed to dealer where Read details...