2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 steering problems
26 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, which is 28% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel feels loose. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions for inspection, but they have been unable to find any failures. The contact believes that the steering wheel is maneuvering too easily and is concerned that he may lose control while driving. The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 13,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the r&r steering rack needed to be replaced. No repairs where made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,483.
Steering problems in other years
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