Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML55.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Rack problems | |
| Steering problems |
- the contact stated that while taking the 2001 mercedes Ml55 with 72029 current mileage for a routine oil change the mechanic discovered that the steering rack was cracked. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and has not been repaired.
The contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz Ml55. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very hard to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the power steering hose had numerous leaks and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 03v121000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.