1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,941miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,941 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. There was low fluid. Further examination revealed that the power steering cylinder leaked into the boot.”
NHTSA complaint #10046094, filed 2004-02, 89,941 miles“As the vehicle was being parked driver heard a loud noise, power steering was lost and a fire erupted under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. It took 5 fire trucks to put out the fire out.”
NHTSA complaint #851980, filed 1999-12Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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