Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections Problems of Mercedes Benz ML320 - part 1

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes Ml320. While driving at speeds of less than 50 mph, the steering locked without warning causing the wheel to become tremendously hard to turn. She almost lost control of the vehicle, however she was able to eventually maneuver the vehicle off of he highway safely. The dealer was contacted and she was advised that there was an open recall campaign on the vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v121000; steering, hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections) and advised coming in for repairs. No repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and had the recall repair performed at the local dealer. The hose and clamp were replaced; however, the dealer stated that the power steering pump was damaged and causing a leak. The contact was informed that the repairs would not be covered under the recall and would cost $1,025. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was 72839. Updated 12/14/09.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The contact received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that the o-ring between the power steering pump and reservoir failed. As a result, the recall repairs would be ineffective without also replacing the o-ring. The dealer further stated that the o-ring would not be covered by the recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay an estimated cost of $162 for this repair. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 70,000. Updated 03/23/09. Updated 03/23/09.

Consumer is requesting a refund for the recall #2003-040005 on her 2000 mercedes-benz Ml320. The power steering reservoir, seal, pump, fluid and steering hose clamp were all replaced. Recall 03v121000.

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Consumer wants to be reimbursed for the repair work on his 2000 mercedes-benz Ml320 after receiving a recall notice for the power steering hose clamp. Recall # 03v121000.

I have a 2003 mercedes ml 320 that has power steering fluid problems. This is due to a recall issued by mb for faulty hosing, piping and connections. I had loss of steering capability while driving which lead me to steer off the road during rainy conditions.

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Lower power steering hose clamp had released and allowed the power steering fluid to discharge to the ground. This loss of fluid disabled the power steering rendering the car almost impossible to control without strong steering input. My wife had to call for me to drive the car home. The hose failed upon startup, thus preventing an accident. The unit was repaired at no cost under bulletin #t-b. 46. 30/13a. This bulletin extended the warranty to 100,000 miles for this part. However, this type of failure mode could result in loss of control and a crash.

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The contact exited an offramp at 10 mph and the vehicle came to a complete stop. When she attempted to accelerate, she lost all power steering ability. She was able to drive home and later had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the power steering unit and one of the o-rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but the contact feels that it is a manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320. Safety recall for power steering pump. Consumer states that she had the repair done prior to the recall notice. The consumer encountered problems with the power steering pump back in 2007, but didn't receive the recall until 2009.

Reference: vehicle complaint - 47046 in September 1999, we purchased a new mercedes-benz, ml-320. In 2003, the vehicle was part of a recall concerning a lower power steering hose and clamp at the radiator fitting. On August 7, 2007, while driving the vehicle, the lower power steering hose blew off losing all hydraulic fluid. We lost the power steering and had extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. The same problem has occurred with a family member's ml-320. In addition, the transmission has frozen four times in first gear. The mercedes dealer was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they replaced the hose; however, we have not retrieved the vehicle from the dealer because we are fearful about driving the vehicle due to these recurring problems.

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In September 1999, we purchased a new mercedes-benz, ml-320. In 2003, the vehicle was a part of a recall for a lower power steering hose and clamp at the radiator fitting. On August 7, 2007, while driving the vehicle, the lower power steering hose blew off loosing all hydraulic fluid. We lost the power steering and had extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. The same problem has occurred with a family member's ml-320. In addition, the transmission has frozen four times in first gear. The mercedes dealer was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the hose; however, we have not retrieved the vehicle from the dealer because we are fearful about driving the vehicle due to these recurring problems.

Power steering failure - driving this lemon of an SUV, car started to pull and was difficult to steer. Thank god, I was not on a freeway and could pull over without killing someone.

2001 mercedes-benz Ml320 has a recall for power steering pump. Consumer states that the dealership repaired the hose and clamp but refused to replace the power steering pump. The consumer stated the power steering pump had failed previously and ran completely dry and was making a lot of noise and there was a loss of power steering control. The consumer stated the failure of the hose and clamp caused damage to the power steering pump. The consumer was informed the recall only covered repairs to the hose and clamp and additional damage was not covered.

Tl * - the contact received recall 03v121000. The contact took vehicle to mercedez benz of palm beach January 3, 2007, and was denied arecall repair. The contact would like the repairs to be done under the recall. The contact stated that he received the same recall last year and chose not to address it at that time. The vehicle has had several failures , and was now being denied repair service. The cosumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they statedthere was nothing wrog with the vehicle. The consumer sated while driving, the the exhaust broke in half at the weld. Updated 01/22/07.

Recently, my 2000 Ml320 would end up cranking while starting. Took 2 attempts to get the car started up. Took my mercedes to the local authorized shop and was told that the fuel pump went out. Had the fuel pump replaced & filter & the new updated lines. Previously back in December 2005, power steering line was damaged. Serviced at same dealership. A small hole was discovered on the pipe and power steering went out. Almost made me hit the garage.

: the contact stated while shifting into reverse in a slippery parking lot the vehicle lost power steering. Upon inspection the contact determined the power steering fluid leaked because the return line disconnected from the rack due to improper crimping. Both lines were rebuilt by the contact. Updated 04/06/06.

My pwr steering pressure hose, from bottom radiator thru pwr steering rack are four times pop out at hose clamp, every winter problem! ( 2002 ) (2003) (2004) mercedes dealer replaces a recall hose last winter & hold for a year. (2005) again winter 2 Dec 05 the same thing promblem (hose pop out again) I need help to investigate this matter, pls!!! today, I will drop off my SUV 10 Dec 05 at the same dealer.

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Power steering failure - at least 4 times. Luckily no injuries or deaths. Most recent failure occurred 150 miles from home in mountainous region.

While driving consumer lost power almost striking a tree. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who discovered that the power steering hose had become disconnected (2006 Mercedes Benz Ml320).

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I took an 8 miles round trip to homedepot in the morning and parked the vehicle in the garage. @ hours later, I needto make another trip and as I was backing out the vehicle, I noticed a small puddle of shiny stuff on the garage floor. Since I have read about steering hose clamp failure before, I immediately park the vehicle and jack it up to have close inspection. To no surprise, the upper clamp was loose. So I tighten up the clamp and took a short 2 miles test drive. Re-inspected the clamp, found no leaks. If I haven't read about the clamp failure before and let the leak continue, I don't want to think about the consequences. Thus the complain.

Investigation pe 03-006. 2000 mercedes Ml320. In 4jgab54e9ya163989 vehicle engine compartment fire. Vehicle was parked in driveway 8 hours before fire was spotted at approx 4:00 a. M. Vehicle was always serviced my schumacher mercedes of socttsdale arizona. Last service was approx Sep 10, 2004. I do not know if repair to power steering hose assembley was ever performed. Had the vehicle been parked in our garage ,there would have been possible injuries or deaths. I am extremely upset. Vehicle was parked nose up on an incline. Insurance company has been notified , but I have not contacted mercedes pending your advice.

Consumer stated that when she took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance she was told that they would repair the recall regarding the power steering fluid cooling hose while doing the scheduled maintenance. Consumer stated a week later she entered the vehicle and saw oil/fluid on the ground. She then called the dealer, and was told to bring the vehicle in. Consumer brought vehicle to dealer an the appointed time. 2 days after vehicle was repaired it locked up. Consumer did not believe that the vehicle was repaired properly.

Driver's side power window stuck or stopped while operating. The consumer was informed by the dealer that all four window clusters had to be replaced to correct the problem. Also, lost of power steering fluid. Fluid was leaking from the hoses/clamps and connectors. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. The manufacturer was aware of the problem but did not notify the owners. The consumer was informed by an independent shop.

Vehicle was repaired under recall 03v121000 concerning power steering hose clamp. After the repairs were done, the vehicle lost power steering while driving 55 mph due to a clamp failure. This demonstrated that recall remedy was inadequate. After the recall failure, the consumer learned mercedes redesigned the clamp three times. The clamp used on the consumer's vehicle wasn't the same clamp being used throughout the recall. Mercedes was continuing to modify the clamps. Consumer noted that the recall should be recalled again. Steering was lost without notice and which was unacceptable.

Power steering fluid on my 2001 mercedes ml 320 leaked out.

Consumer had power steering hose serviced by dealer in 01/03. On 06/12/03 experienced power steering system failure. Dealer diagnosed that the steering pump and rack & pinion had failed. Consumer then had vehicle inspected by a reputable mechanic who advised that the power steering hose had been placed too close to the gear when dealer previously serviced causing the current failure.

Loss of power steering while driving. Informed that power steering hose clamp failed. Repaired by mercedes-benz roadside assistance, informed that this failure occurred because of the weather changes, but failure was common.

The power steering hose had become disconnected, and caused fluid to leak out.

Started to drive out of parking lot, power steering hose blew off, lost all fluid and power steering assist. Have to tow to dealer. Repair under warranty.

3 power steering hose clamps loose on 2000 mercedes Ml320 with ~45,000 miles. One on lower radiator required 3 full turns to tighten. Had this hose come off power steering fluid would have leaked out and control of the vehicle would have been very difficult to control.

When the consumer made a turn in a driveway the pressure hose for power steering failed and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. Mr scc.

My wife was driving the Ml320 and the power steering failed and made the vehicle very difficult to control. Roadside assist indicated that this is a very common problem with the Ml320 but there has not been a recall. This is a very significant safety problem for this vehicle. Mercedes should recall this vehicle and develop a permenant fix ASAP.

While driving 25 mph, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver took the vehicle to a body shop for inspection. The driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the power steering hose needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.

The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified. The consumer experienced the following: the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode). The service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector. The instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed. There was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run. The service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery. During a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode. There was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work. The ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked. The bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted. The consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery. The brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again. The consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem. Also the driver's window switch hesitated. The safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle. The consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs. Recall# 03v121000.