general problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500

Three problems related to steering have been reported for the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Ml500. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, he los control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel turned 360 degrees however, the wheels remained in a straightforward position. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle to drifted to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed Mercedes Benz of cary (2400 auto park blvd, cary, nc 27511, 919-380-1800) but was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 248,000.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2017

The contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Ml500. While driving 65 mph, the power steering seized. A mechanic confirmed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz Ml500. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a loud noise when attempting a turn. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 08v465000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the approximate current mileage was 80,000.


Other Steering related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML500

Steering problems
3
Power Steering Fluid problems
2


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