Steering Problems of Mercedes Benz ML350 - part 2

I was backing out of my garage, when I heard a noise coming from the left front engine. I immediately put the SUV back into the garage and parked it. I saw an oil leak where it had been parked. Since then, I have been driving my Toyota, and left the mercedes parked in the garage. The large oil leak concerned me. I spoke to a mercedes mechanic and described what I had heard, and he said it was most likely a steering problem. I checked online and noticed there are recalls for the steering hose and clamp for ml 350 models years 2003 +. In which the steering wheel oil leaks out. I would like to know if the recall is still valid? does the mercedes dealer still have to replace the hose and clamp? what if they say they don't have to repair or replace these parts, then what do I say or do?.

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I was on my way to pick up my spouse from the airport one night without warning the vehiche started making a rocking motion and the orange check engine light came on. I pulled over, turned off the engine and exited the vehicle to see what was wrong, I re-entered the vehicle and tried to re-start the vehicle but it would not start. I called Mercedes Benz and they proceded to have my car towed to the shop. I waited 4 months for them to assist me in fixing my vehicle sine the warranty has expired and I have no extended, they refused to assist me even though they told me that the manifold had broken off and may get into the engine and that I may need a new engine of which I ended up purchasing a low mileage engine. Prior to this I paid $1500. For them to fix 2 leaks on my power steering and as of now my vehicle is leaking oil and making that same loud noise as before they fixed the leaks. I have been very very upset with them, my vehicle has been giving me too much trouble for not having 100 thousand miles. Please help. I call their corporate office and even wrote a letter to them and all they offered me was $2000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle, you amy think that a Mercedes Benz will be able to do better that that for thieir customers. I was lied to by them pertaining nto the engine, once I was told that the engine was bad then I was told that it was not bad. I took my car form them and took it to an independent car repairn.

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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.

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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.

Steering wheels rattles and make groaning noise when turing or hitting bumps. Can distract drivers and cause accidents.

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz Ml350. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the hose clamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 08v465000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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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.

Bought this car on 01/2008 after a month or two I started to fill reservoir with power steering fluid as needed which is often. I called Mercedes Benz regarding the recall but denied my request. Thanks.

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?".