2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall campaign # 2003-040005 - mercedes benz ml 320 recall of power steering clamp. Item was replaced by independent dealer in virginia and the charge was completed for the service rendered. Recall notice came in the mail 3 days later, and independent dealer does not want to refund any or all of the service cost. Information received claims that mercedes is responsible for refund now. Cost for part and service was $133.57. Looking for refund, work is complete and vehicle runs fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10259218, filed 2009-02, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V465000Sep 17, 2008Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering…Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2004
- 03V121000Mar 27, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide…Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10051989Feb 15, 2013Mercedes: see document search button for owner letter. The lower power steering hose and clamp should be replace, under extended warranty, due to power steering leakage from…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class
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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