Mercedes Benz M Class owners have reported 23 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 power steering hose, piping, and connections (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
: the contact stated while driving at 30 mph going around a curve the steering became difficult and then locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection and determined there was NHTSA recall #03v121000 for the steering hydraulic power assist hose, piping and connections. Read details...
The power steering rack developed a leak causing the oil pressure to the unit to fail resulting in loss of power steering function. This vehicle dose not have a warning system to alert the driver of this type of failure. Read details...
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...
I have same problem with my car and my model is not effected with this recall recall number: 05v224000 dates manufactured: Jan 0001 to Jan 0001 number of vehicles affected: 7191 date owners notified Jan 0001 on certain passenger vehicles, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid Read details...
I have problems with my check engine light from and faulty oxygen sensor, the car was repaired under warranty. Then I had a hose disconnect and lost power steering prior to the recall on the hose cloamp and I paid the towing and repairs myself. Read details...