2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,014miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,014 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 stated that while taking the 2001 mercedes ML55 with 72029 current mileage for a routine oil change the mechanic discovered that the steering rack was cracked. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10186579, filed 2007-03, 72,029 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very hard to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the power steering hose had numerous leaks and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 03v121000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10854402, filed 2016-04, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55
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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