NHTSA Complaint #11681635 — 2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11681635
Vehicle	2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2025
Date Filed	August 19, 2025
Mileage	196,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal shaking coming from the engine while attempting to steer the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the power steering reservoir and the power steering lines were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.

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