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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 31 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Steering
31
Electrical
19
Engine
10
Other
9
Brakes
7
Lights
6
Seat Belts
5
Powertrain
5
Airbags
4
Seats
3

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 10, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, ...
Feb 1, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSIONSee attached document for complaint
Jan 9, 2019STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL GET HARD THEN SOFT ON TURN CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND SAID...
Aug 20, 2018STEERINGMILEAGE 80K AND A STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BROKEN PIN. I SEE A RECALL 2008120011...
Jun 6, 2017STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED STEERING...
Apr 22, 2017STEERING,AIR BAGSMY POWER STEERING PIN BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SAME EXACT THING AND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT C...
Aug 28, 2016STEERINGSTEERING FEELS WEIRD
Jun 18, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFF...
Feb 17, 2016STEERINGNHTSA 08V682000 DEFECT IN POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE DRIVING PIN. THE NHTSA SHOULD REEVALUATE ACCEP...
Apr 2, 2015STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING SINCE APRIL 2015. CHECK BY THE DEALER AND SAID IT NEEDS TO BE RE...
Mar 20, 2015STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN...
Jan 27, 2015STEERINGWHILE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING BEGAN TO GROWL AND CONTINUED TO GET WORSE UNTI...
Dec 5, 2014STEERINGCONSUMER RECENTLY NOTICED HARD, WHINING SOUNDS FROM STEERING/TURNING THE WHEEL ESPECIALLY AFTER STAR...
Dec 4, 2014STEERING,SEAT BELTSAT 57,000 THE RACK AND PINION SEALS WENT OUT ON THE STEERING MAKING THE CAR EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO S...
Oct 22, 2014STEERINGLOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID RESULTING IN DIMINISHED OR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THOUGH TOTAL L...
Aug 6, 2014STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHE...
Aug 1, 2014STEERINGTHE ORIGINAL SYMPTOMS WERE THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO GET JERKY (FLAT SPOTS) MEANING THERE WAS PO...
Apr 9, 2014STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESLESS THAN A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, DURING MONTH OF APRIL 2014, DIFFERENT ERROR MESSAGES STARTE...
Mar 28, 2014STEERINGRACK AND PINION LEAKED ALL THE FLUID DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. I REPLACED THE POWERSTERING PUMP FEW M...
Nov 5, 2013STEERINGI WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED MY VEHICLE WAS MAKING A VERY LOUD WHINING NOISE, SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL S...

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