2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving on the freeway and all of sudden my car started steering horizontally on the right. Car was auto controlled and out of my control. The steering wheel failed to respond and steer. I got into a major life threatening car crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11129683, filed 2018-09, 2 miles“The vehicle was in reverse when a strong sound was heard coming from the back, after starting the car, it displays a warning message light on the dash; it became difficult to maneuver and a squealing sound was heard coming from the engine, this could easily have resulted in a loss of control and a crash without any warning. Immediately mbrace was contacted and the vehicle was towed and taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control failed and needed to be replaced without warranty and at my own cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947483, filed 2017-01, 18,000 miles“Steering wheel tilt adjustment failed. Without adjustment it is impossible to steer the automobile safely due to hand placement for control. This is apparent especially when there are multiple drivers. There is not a manual over ride since the system is controled electrically”
NHTSA complaint #11496940, filed 2022-12Related 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…
- 10167002Feb 25, 2014Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
- 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 | 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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