Steering Related Problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz ML350


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350

The Power Steering Fluid problem

The 2005 ml 350 I believe is experiencing the same problems that led to recalls for ml series in 2003, 2004 and possibly other years. The power steering system looses fluid caused by leaks in the plumbing of the power steering pump.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz Ml350. While attempting to change lanes at approximately 57 mph, the contact noticed that the steering column became difficult to turn. When the brake pedal was depressed, the steering column completely locked.   Read details...

The Steering problem

I had went to a car wash & when I was leaving & turned right at the light my door flew open & few days later my steering wheel started to get hard to turn & it had started leaking bad . I had my kids in the car when both incident happened. Didn’t notify my insurance or police .   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Mercedes Benz ML350 model year vehicles:



ML350 Service Bulletins
ML350 Defect Investigations