2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 30%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 30% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“My vehicle was under recall and was serviced on feb 9th 2015 for brake switch dealing with cruise control and power steering low pressure hose on 3/11/2017 the same probelms occured and it is a manufactor issue and not getting justice for getting my vehicle repaired for same issue vehicle as I was driving car it was fixed by Mercedes-Benz of wappingers falls on feb 9th 2015 but same issue returned.”
NHTSA complaint #10965771, filed 2017-03, 199,205 miles“Took the 2000 ML430 in for recall in 11/08. Car started making same noise as before. Took it back for them to re-fix it again. They refused. Wanted me to pay 285. Said even though car acted the same and was still leaking fluid, it wasn't a recall repair. I disagree. I don't have 285!!! I put more power steering fluid in and left. It's still doing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10265698, filed 2009-04, 95,000 miles“Car was driving down the road and power steering fluid hoses fell off and power steering failed completely. I was able to steer the vehicle off the road and reattach the hoses the best I could. We took the vehicle in for the power steering hose clamp recall and mb performed the replacement. This year, the clamps came off again and the rack itself was damaged and profusely leaks fluid now. The new hose clamps have not fixed the problem and have caused further damage to the steering system as a whole.”
NHTSA complaint #10459627, filed 2012-05, 134,000 miles“My 2000 mercedes benz ML430 has a severe power steering leakage. Two recalls by the NHTSA have been issued. The dealership claims that my leakage is due to severe leakage at the power steering rack seals and reservoir. I want to notify the NHTSA that there are mechanical failures related to the power steering leakage that may be in addition to the specific recall issues and the dealership/mb declines to address without compensation. My vehicle has 88,900 miles I have lost power steering while driving down the highway at 65 MPH and must check the fluid levels constantly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310059, filed 2010-02, 86,000 miles“2000 mercedes benz ML430 hose clamp came off and there was no power steering fluid in the pump resulting in the steering becoming stiff.***no answer required***. The power steering hose and clamp were replaced under recall the power steering rack also leaked and needed to be replaced. The consumer feels that the rack failed as a result of the clamp failure and believes it should have been replaced free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10124687, filed 2005-05, 74,686 milesRelated 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…
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
- 10025648Apr 22, 2008Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown.
- 10019967Apr 26, 2006Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz ml and r class models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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