2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- 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 S500, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“Right front end continuously lowering for months. Tried filtering abc fluid and changing filters several times, finally pump failed and required replacing at $4,000. Oem pump only available. After repair, advised that the valve block may still need replacing for an additional $4,000. Also noticed that the front right spring control arm rubber mount was cracked and grinding against the front subframe. Service department recommended both arms and subframe replaced at a cost of around $3,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667704, filed 2014-12, 120,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
21 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsInterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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