Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Column problems |
While driving, the steering column shaft sheared off completely leaving the car with no steering control. Thanks to god this occurred right after a highway exit and while turning into my driveway. If this shaft had sheared 10 minutes before on a highway at 60mph speed, it would have lead to a possible fatalities and severe multi cars accident on a public high way traveling well over 65 mph speed.