Mercedes Benz owners have reported 1,145 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the most common problems related the steering of Mercedes Benz vehicles. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (638 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (85 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Steering Rack problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Electric Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Pinion Shaft problems | |
| Power Steering Linkages Drag problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Steering Rod Relay Connection problems | |
| Steering Control Module problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems |