Steering Noise Problems of Mercedes Benz ML320

Consumer recently noticed hard, whining sounds from steering/turning the wheel especially after starting the car. Seems like noise comes from steering column. Noise dissipates after car warms up or when you shut it off and start up again.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320. While making a turn at approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the steering column. The driver had to exert greater effort to make a left turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. On several occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have the power steering fluid reservoir filled because it was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they repaired the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 03v-121. The power steering cooler hose and one clamp were replaced; however, the failure still persists. Recently, the fuel pump hose and clamps were replaced at the contact's expense. The technician recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. The VIN and mileages were unknown.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml320. The contact stated that the power steering hose clamp was replaced in 2005 due to an unusual noise being emitted from the steering wheel. Most recently while driving 45 mph and attempting a turn, a loud noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure occurred whenever the contact completed a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) however, the dealer advised that there was a charge to first perform a diagnostic before having the recall repairs performed. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Mah.

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Vehicle was always being serviced and the air bags failed to deploy in a severe accident. The consumer was struck by another driver and caused damage on both sides of the vehicle. Both sides of the doors were smashed and there was extensive damage in the passenger's cabin. Other problems are as followed: the engine light was on, engine low level oil light had come on, when the right front and left rear windows were erratic when going down, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the rear cargo accessory plug was inoperative, the trim on the left side of the left front seat cracked, there was a buldge on the right rear tire, lug bolts were missing on the right rear wheel and the rear pads needed to be replaced, there was a noise heard in the rear when going over bumps, the power supply plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the light behind the climate control panel was inoperative, the left front window was intermittent, the left front park light was inoperative, the left front door was not closing due to the latching, the rear electrical plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the material on the center console wrinkled, the sunroof would bind when opened, the rear tire had a knot on the sidewall, when the vehicle was filled with fuel the fuel gauge would go down, there was a noise in he right front wheel when driven at low speeds, there was a whining noise when turning the steering wheel and the steering was stiff.

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