Steering Problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

Mercedes Benz GL450 owners have reported 36 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering fluid (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz GL450


Recently reported Steering problems of Mercedes Benz GL450

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz Gl450. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal shaking coming from the engine while attempting to steer the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

Vehicle keeps losing air, steering wheel hard to turn, car leaning to right side, airbag lights keeps coming on, the car looses power when turning. During the night car will lower it self. Abs will come one, smell smoke.   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

My tail gate won't lock my power steering is way hard to turn   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Me and my wife own a 2008 mercedes-benz gl-450. It started generated power steering problem on us since July 2017. During any driving time, when we step the brake to slow down speed, the power steer becomes very hard to turn regardless its on freeway or local street.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes Gl450. The contact was attempting to turn into a parking lot when the vehicle exhibited an unusual clanking noise. The steering wheel then locked unexpectedly. The contact stated there was a large amount of power steering fluid leaking from the vehicle.   Read details...




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