Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350

Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz R350


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350

The Steering problem

Bought the vehicle and was great on the highway. But when driving in the city, it became difficult to turn corners. And takes awhile to park. Vehicle was low on power steering fluid, but after filling to the max line in the power steering reservoir, the vehicle has had the same problem turning.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

Groaning sound from steering while turning , leakage of power steering fluid requiring complete replacement of the steering box assembly.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

Car occasionally difficult to steer after driving for distance in mountains. Fluid levels appear to be ok but passerby's tell me they can hear steering noise that I do not hear inside when driving. I saw that there is recall for this vehicle and steering rack pin- wondering if my vehicle is part of   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Mercedes Benz R350 model year vehicles:



R350 Service Bulletins
R350 Defect Investigations