2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when turned to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 08v465000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Dec 26, 2018
“I recently had to replace the power steering pump, reseviour, and hose after loosing control while driving on the highway. Immediately after refilling with fluid all the contents ran right out. I do see that there was a recall for this problem in 2008, but I did not take ownership of this vehicle…”
filed Jun 9, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other ML350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 ML350 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 ML350 | 4 | 7% |
| 2012 ML350 | 7 | 11% |
| 2010 ML350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 ML350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 ML350 | 24 | 36% |
| 2007 ML350 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 ML350 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 ML350 | 6 | 26% |
| 2004 ML350 | 6 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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.