Mercedes Benz 320 steering problems
16 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
163 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
92,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 89 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
16 of 163 complaints match this topic (9.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10046094 · 2004-02-10 (February 10, 2004)
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE AN ESSENTIAL PART WAS MISSING. *AK THERE WAS LOW FLUID. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE POWER STEERING CYLINDER LEAKED INTO THE BOOT. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 89,941 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038041 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT THE FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS FOR ALL THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO GET THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW TO OPERATE. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY ALL FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED FROM THE HOSES/CLAMPS, AND CONNECTORS. THE LEAKS APPEARED MORE FREQUENTLY DURING THE WINTER SEASON WHICH CAUSED THE METAL TO EXPAND. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 36,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060759 · 2004-03-08 (March 8, 2004)
THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FLIES OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. I OWN A MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP. THERE HAVE PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF FAILURES AND SOMEONE WILL DIE WHEN THEY LOSE THEIR STEERING.MERCEDES IS NOT COVERING THESE FAILURESOUT OF WARRANTY. IT AFFECTS ALL V-6 ENGINES FROM 96-2003 . CALL ANY DEALER PARTS DEPT. AND ASK HOW OFTEN THEY SELL ONE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113506 · 2005-03-07 (March 7, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE CLAMP OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE CAUSE HAS HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 91,448 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113506 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067469 · 2004-04-15 (April 15, 2004)
VEHICLE HAD ENCOUNTERED NUMEROUS MECHANICAL AND CONTROL ISSUES FROM THE OUTSET. *PH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL PUMP, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, POWER STEERING, WINDOWS, AND AIR BAG LIGHTS. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067469 at NHTSA ↗