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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 22 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Powertrain
47
Engine
42
Electrical
32
Steering
22
Brakes
20
Seats
12
Airbags
8
Lights
6
Speed Control
5
Other
5
Suspension
4
Tires
3

22

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 31, 2023STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel system faild had it replaced twice gss leaking as well as the power steering leaking badly ...
Jun 4, 2020STEERING,AIR BAGSI WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR TO WORK ON THE CITY STREET (SANTA ANITA AVE GOING NORTH IN THE CITY OF ARCAD...
Sep 2, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ALL THE WARNING...
Sep 1, 2018STEERINGI CONTACTED MERCEDES ABOUT THE POWER STEERING LEAKAGE & PROBLEMS ON MY ML500 2006 SUV, I SEE A RECA...
Aug 15, 2018STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)POWER STEERING FAILS, WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE OR PARALLELS PARKING. THIS HAS HAPPEN FOR YE...
Aug 1, 2018STEERINGA LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER...
Sep 20, 2017STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN 2017 I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE DAY ONE. I CANNOT ...
Oct 22, 2016STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY 2006 MERC ML350, BROKE DOWN ON ME 10/22/16, AS SOON AS I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY BECAUSE I WAS HEARIN...
Nov 3, 2014STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCar is extremely hard to turn/loss of power steering. Noticed that there was a recall on these vehic...
Aug 7, 2014STEERINGI WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WAITING MAKE A LEFT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN TO MAKE A LEFT, I STA...
Aug 3, 2014STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE ON A MAJOR PARKWAY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, OUR 2006 MERCEDES-B...
Mar 30, 2014STEERINGIN A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO ...
Jul 2, 2013STEERING,ENGINEMY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 24 JUNE 2013 OR SO. I CONTACTED ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS, MY LOCAL M...
Apr 14, 2013STEERING,ENGINEI WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY SPOUSE FROM THE AIRPORT ONE NIGHT WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STARTED ...
Feb 1, 2011STEERINGSTEERING WHEELS RATTLES AND MAKE GROANING NOISE WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS. CAN DISTRACT DRIVERS ...
Apr 19, 2010STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL...
Feb 10, 2010STEERING,POWER TRAINFLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. ON M...
May 15, 2009STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH APPROA...
Feb 17, 2008STEERING,POWER TRAINMERCEDES 500ML TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING NOT SAFE. *TR
Dec 25, 2006STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEEPED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ...

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