Power Steering Fluid Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

Leakage of power steering fluid coming from hoses, or pipe, or some connection. I was about to leave when I started my car only to hear a loud whining noise and a hard-to-turn steering wheel.

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Ever since I bought this car used in 2017 I've been having problems with it since day one. I cannot believe they have not been any recalls on this car with all the wrong things with it it jolts out of control it's swerves from side to side in the power steering is just a total mess. When I'm at a stop sign it suddenly starts shaking out of nowhere and then with the car being in park is jolts back and forth. I went to a doctor's appointment yesterday I park my car like I normally would next to you nor I come out the car won't start there's fluid leaking and I believe it's the power steering. This car feels totally unsafe what up wrong purchase I made and I'm not know what to do I called mercedes and they said there's no recall there's nothing wrong with my car please help I don't know what to do.

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The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Ml350. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned. The steering wheel was difficult to turn and the steering fluid had to be replaced several times. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise when it was turned and power steering fluid leaked from the column. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. It was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Power steering began making low pitched humming noise, which led me to discover a power steering fluid leak. Upon doing research online, and talking to mercedes techs, I've found this to be a very common problem with these vehicles. It can and has led to power steering / rack failure and is a major safety hazard.

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The original symptoms were the power steering started to get jerky (flat spots) meaning there was power assist from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, then hard effort from 2 -4 o'clock and so on. It initially was drivable but after a few hundred more miles it has become dangerous, as a tremendous amount of effort must be used when turning, then gets easy, then tight. I have checked and there are no fluid leaks and the reservoir is full. My mechanic checked it out, and he said it appeared that the steering rack is bad. He recommended we flush and change all the fluid with mbz approved:236. 3 first to see if it improved. It did not and he said I was looking at $2000+ to replace the rack. After owning two Mercedes Benz vehicles over the last 10 years, I've been loyal but having only purchased this 2008 Ml350 for less than a year and only 65k miles I find it disconcerting that I've read so much on these premature steering rack problems on these vehicles. I checked with mb, only to learn that my VIN was not on the list for 'recalls'. This is a serious issue, and mb needs to be held accountable! does someone need to be seriously hurt or killed before mb is held accountable for this issue??!.

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Rack and pinion leaked all the fluid due to a defective part. I replaced the powerstering pump few month ago and paid close to $1200 (possible the back rack damage it then). Now the sterring rack needs to be replaced and the dealer wants clost to 2,000 to fix it, they are using refurbished parts. According to the dealer mb is not supplying new steering racks anymore, mb only supports repairing kits to refurbish defective ones. This is completly insane, first they put a defective part in the vehicle, that they charge you an arm and leg to replace it with a refurbished one. E recall is a must and mb should be forced to put new parts as the steering system is very crucial to safety.

I was driving and noticed my vehicle was making a very loud whining noise, so I took it to a local shop. The owner of the shop said my power steering fluid was empty and I had a leak. I decided to make a appointment at the dealership and they said I needed my power steering rack head resealed. I think this is a very dangerous situation and mercedes needs to have a recall on this. I have noticed other complaints besides mine listed on here. I shouldn't have such serious problems with this brand at such low mileage, its ridiculous.

The contact owns a 2004 mercedes Ml350. While parked, the contact noticed power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that a diagnostic test was necessary to locate the cause of the failure. The contact did not have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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. The only sign of an initial problem was the noise made by the pump because of loss of fluid. This vehicle requires special fluid which is not commonly available. Loss of steering control is the result of the loss of fluid.

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Bought the 2005 Ml350 used last summer (2010). In the first few weeks of owning the vehicle while slowing down or stopped, the acceleration seemed to drop low enough to make the vehicle stall. No check engine light on, but took it back to the dealership and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. Since then, it has happened multiple times over the year. Also, while starting the vehicle it will stall and I will have to keep retrying to start it and press the acceleration pedal to get it to finally start. (only use the recommended octane suggestions from the mercedes booklet, and follow all directions during fueling) finally, seems to possibly have a steering fluid leak. (only use mercedes power steering fluid from dealership).

Power steering fluid leak, resulting in occasional hard steering. This also occurred in January and April. We called the dealer and mercedes USA and were told the vehicle was not part of the September 2008 recall.

In regarding to safety recall #2003-040005: 1. Hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler failed to provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. 2. Its consequences: a. Power steering pump failing b. Valve covers leaking 3. Mercedes-benz of south charlotte replaced power steering pump, replaced valve cover gaskets. Total charges were $1,544. 62 ($775. 40 for parts, the rest was for labor). Safety recall #2003-040005 letter states that "if you have paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to this notice you may be eligible to receive reimbursement". I presented this case to mercedes-benz of south charlotte but they denied my request for reimbursement. I strongly believe that I should receive the reimbursement. I have all the document to support this case. Please help us to investigate this matter. Thank you in advance for your attention and time.

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