general problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350

The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz Ml350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the steering was not controllable. The contact drove the vehicle safely off the road. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed the failure to be power steering rank leakage. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred several times. The contact believes the failure is related to the NHTSA campaign number: 08v682000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

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Mileage 80k and a steering rack needs to be replaced due to a broken pin. I see a recall 2008120011 and following the documentation this VIN qualifies for it but the mb dealer is saying that there is no open recall for this car.

Steering feels weird.

The power steering is not working since April 2015. Check by the dealer and said it needs to be replaced and it is not recalled. But when check the consumer report mecerdez benz 2008 ml 350 has power steering recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Ml350. The contact stated that without warning while driving the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the r&r steering rack needed to be replaced. No repairs where made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,483. Sr.

Loss of power steering fluid resulting in diminished or total loss of power steering. Though total loss did not happen yet, this could easily have resulted in a loss of control and a crash without any warning. 1998-2004 class was recalled for that very reason; why not the model years thereafter that have same problem; likely in same frequency.

Extremely difficult to steer at low speed, especially when first starting out after being parked for a while. Steering mechanism makes a terrible, moaning, wailing, screeching noise. Nearly impossible to control direction of vehicle.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Ml350. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, the metal part on the steering lacerated her hand. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Ml350. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to dealer who diagnosed that that the steering assembly would need to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 08v682000 (steering:hydraulic power assist system) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 51,000.

We took the 2008 Mercedes Benz ml 350 in to a local mb dealer for a schedule a service and transmission flush and asked that an oil leak on the front driver's side axel be inspected. We were told that the vehicle needed the steering rack input shaft valve assembly replaced. We called a local shop to get a second quote for the work and were told that they wouldn't quote us or touch it because of a recall on the model and year -- NHTSA campaign id# 08v682000. We called mb back, and they told us our VIN wasn't included in the recall, but we could request to have a post-warranty coverage or partial coverage determination made. This is still up in the air, but I'm anticipating they decline partial or full post-warranty coverage and would just like to know more about how this VIN was excluded from the affected population.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Ml350. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel feels loose. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions for inspection, but they have been unable to find any failures. The contact believes that the steering wheel is maneuvering too easily and is concerned that he may lose control while driving. The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 13,000.

Original car, 2007 Ml350,replaced with a 2008 by dealer after multiple problems, 2008 manufactured in January,2008 these cars a manufactured problem in to spring of 2008,. Cars at that time considered worst used car in consumer guide. . Internet shows electrical problems from several customers. Not able to make contacts with the head office, warranty gone because of time,2008 has same problems as 2007, car has been in garage more time than I have been able to drive it, air bags engaged and disengaged, windshield wipers come on when no rain, back lift opens by itself, windows will go up and down at will, gps does not work, steering wheel will not adjust, seats won't fold down, oil leak, occassional rotten egg smell in car, heater comes on automatically and car gets so hot, have to open the windows, yet when you want heat you often times cannot get it transmission leak (all considered unusual by the distributor, have all repair bills available, technicians have found most all of the problems, repair costs about 1500 a whack, they have been told that should someone get hurt in this car, they will be held responsible, can't afford to trade, I am hanging out on a limb in an unsafe car. These are just a few of the things that happen- have friends in the car that can verify all happenings. Letters to ira rosenburrg (?) from prime motors, scarborough, maine go unanswered, just asked to sit down and talk, some rude encounters, presently want to do a transmission oil repair at 1500, car cost 57,000 thinking one had a reliable car, only has low mileage either don't dare drive it a long distance or it is in the garage for work. My question: why do we see major recalls for many cars but never see major recalls for mercedes when internet shows many people have problems????? would I recommend mercedes to anyone---- never question is "car in garage again?".