Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz S Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 1996 mercedes s420. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the vehicle to steer to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a connector from the transmission to the electronic control module had failed causing transmission fluid to flood the control module. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 143,000. Kmj.