general problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320

Difficult turning left or right. Uses lot of force to move the stelring.

The contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz Ml320. When the contact attempted to roll down both passenger side windows, they failed to roll down. The headlights and instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The abs, brake failure switch, and esp warning lights illuminated. When using the power steering to attempt to turn the vehicle, the warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction of the power steering. The vehicle hesitated before completing the turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Driving on interstate 295 in jacksonville FL at approximately 70 mph in the middle lane and the brakes locked up for 5-10 seconds and the bas/esp light came on. I nearly lost control of the vehicle and accidentally cut off several cars in the lane to my right. Fortunately nobody was injured, but it could have been very dangerous! after stopping, and shutting the car off, at an exit for so I could see if I could spot anything I tried to make my way home (off the interstate). The bas/esp light was off, and everything seemed to be alright. However, after about 30 minutes, the brakes locked up again. I was only going about 30 mph, but I was forced to come to a complete stop. There was a car behind me, but they were able to get around me safely.

While pulling out the driveway as it suddenly became hard to steer. As I drove on and turned again steering returned to normal. About 1 month later the same thing happened only it lasted a was bit longer. The more recent event occurred on 12-22-13. Now its very hard to steer so hard that to drive is too risky. I checked the power steering fluid and it was ok. Now the mechanic says that it may be the rack.

The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The contact stated while driving, the battery light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The engine temperature increased and smoke released from under the hood. The vehicle was driven to the contacts home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 121,700.

Power lost on steering wheel.

While turning left onto a side street the vehicle steered straight, would not turn left.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the power steering goes out. The dealership is aware of the promblem. . Ts.

While turning left at 15 mph steering locked, driver was was unable to turn steering wheel. On Dec 20, 2001 while turning left at 30 mph steering locked again. Vehicle taken to dealer both times, consumer was told vehicle was repaired, not what the problem was.