Steering Related Problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering hose, piping, and connections (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz M Class


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class

The Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem

First occurance was leakage 2 months prior, clamp tightened by dealer. 2nd occurence on reported date, started to drive out of parking lot, power steering hose blew off, lost all fluid and power steering assist.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

When trying to turn my vehicle from a parking lot, there was a sudden leakage of power steering fluid and the steering wheel became so hard to turn. The car was not in drivable condition and I towed it to my nearest service station.   Read details...

The Steering problem

My car stopped steering. I could not turn the steering wheel. It occurred on Saturday, December 13,2008. I had my car towed to a meineke shop. They discovered that my hose and clamp had to be replaced. I went to my closest merecedes benz service center in greenwich, CT the next week.   Read details...


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