2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 1% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel locked. The battery warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11686279, filed 2025-09, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 10052151Apr 24, 2013Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking…
- 10050861Oct 14, 2012Mercedes (xentry): due to amine deposits from steering wheel foam, horn plate of steering wheel, short circuited, causing the multifunction buttons, on steering wheel, to be…
- 10046319Aug 9, 2012Xentry (mercedes); electric steering control unit, in some vehicles, has implausible fault entry due to software needing updating. Models ml 350. No model years listed.
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
- 10039113Nov 29, 2011Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the input shaft, below the protective cap. There is wear on a seal ring located in the control head. *rm updated 5/17/2012
- 10038225Dec 8, 2010Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 7% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 24 | 36% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 16 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 17% |
| 2003 | 11 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350
40 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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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