2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250. The contact was towing an unknown travel trailer when the vehicle began to drift to the right and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to control the vehicle and drove into a ditch. The contact stated all 4 air bags deployed. The contact stated his wife sustained a bruise from the seat belt but did not seek any medicinal attention. The contact stated the local fire department and tow company was able to take the vehicle out of the ditch. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340376, filed 2020-07, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 10056472Jun 20, 2014Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering…
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250
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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