1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her…”
filed Aug 2, 2023
“There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .”
filed Jul 23, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 ML320 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 ML320 | 6 | 27% |
| 2002 ML320 | 24 | 27% |
| 2001 ML320 | 25 | 18% |
| 2000 ML320 | 45 | 27% |
| 1998 ML320 | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.