2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
We believe that one or more mechanical and/or design failures contributed to an accident in which our 2001 mercedes benz ml 320 was involved.
I was driving and the catr started stalling. I tried to turn off the road and I could not turn at all becasuse the steering wheel could not turn. It felt like it was locked. I called the mercedes roadside assistance and their representative said that the power steering hose unsnapped, as a result, he had to go to a local track auto store to buy a temporary part to replace it. This was a scary and close call as I saw a metro bus almost run into me as I was trying to maneavor the car out of the way.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Stability control 34 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints