New steering column!

[mattz]

new steering column ordered for mine (2006 ml)115k

[kwyjibo]

had my steering column replaced last week without drama, drives exactly the same... had the knock since about 60k ... replaced at 95k

[golden]

2nd one being replaced 61k.

[CairnsGSE]

2nd one coming up this week ,MN single cab ,50k

[CairnsGSE]

Like i said 2nd column in now plus new inlet manifold on order ?It seems they can't handle any sort of dirt road ,feed back through the rack must stuff the lower column bush ,so looks like 6 columns this lease, can't wait for the new ford ranger, over the shit 2.5

[snowman]

i am sure it is frustrating. the stupid thing is that this has been hapening to ML's now for years and then they produced the new MN (which almost undoubtedly has the same spec column)....so they either have their heads in their arses, don't get or want to receive feedback from aussie delaers or they just dont care.

it COULD NOT be that hard to rectify this problem MITSUBISHI.

when my old mans V8 100 series had a full short motor replacement for a warranty issue at over 100,000klms they sent it all back to Japan for an assessment. They obviously chuck these columns in the friggin dumpster at Mitsubishi. [censored]. Seriously.

[steve1961]

next one that stuff up" iam" going to have pulled out and i will have it " repaired " properly

[tassie_ml]

mines knocking too but its out of warranty (over 3 yrs but only 55k on the clock) ...so it can keep knocking until it gets real bad...I dont want to know what the stealer would charge

[steve1961]

mines knocking too but its out of warranty (over 3 yrs but only 55k on the clock) ...so it can keep knocking until it gets real bad...I dont want to know what the stealer would charge

you should still be able to get it replaced as its a known problem

[UAV]

mines knocking too but its out of warranty (over 3 yrs but only 55k on the clock) ...so it can keep knocking until it gets real bad...I dont want to know what the stealer would charge

Shouldn't you have 5 year warranty?

[snowman]

mines knocking too but its out of warranty (over 3 yrs but only 55k on the clock) ...so it can keep knocking until it gets real bad...I dont want to know what the stealer would charge

yeah tassie i think they went 5 year on the ML's

[sam]

Yeah 5 yrs as long as you got the service book or something registered/stamped to get the extra yrs.

These utes could start to become a liability to own when outa warranty me starting to thinks . cause I wouldn't like to be paying retail parts price and then labour for things like this and manifold cleans
etc.

[tassie_ml]

you only get the 5 years if you have the vehicle inspected at the 3 yr mark and the log book stamped, I didnt realise that when I bought the car at 2 yrs and 9 months old

[fridgie]

I was asked when I bought mine if I would be going for the 5yr warranty

I have rung mits about it and was told I am covered (even though I haven't done the 3yr inspection )

Mine is just under 4yrs old and as soon as I get a day off organized it will be going in for a new steering column

[snowman]

you only get the 5 years if you have the vehicle inspected at the 3 yr mark and the log book stamped, I didnt realise that when I bought the car at 2 yrs and 9 months old

i didn't know that....[censored] the fine print.

and the column is not driveline so only 5 years in any case.

i might change my tune and use mits up to 5yrs so i can be assured of getting these items rectified until then.

[mattz]

You may find a steering column replaced under warranty may be covered by an additional parts warranty which would run separately to the vehicle warranty as has happened to me with a clutch problem in a truck that was playing up again right on the expiry of the warranty. the dealer replaced the clutch under warranty which was then covered by an additional 2 years. different manufacturer though.

[06tritonGLXR]

what would this cost if you got it done out of warranty?? or would the stealers replace it because it is sooooo common?? almost like a recall.

[Greedy]

almost like a recall.

Mitsi's have had plenty of these with the ML's IMO. The steering pump drop-out and the steering column are 2 that spring to mind. There are probably other sfety issues that haven't been recalled either.

[sarice]

The stealers in Hobart have tried to blame me for the steering column issue as well. It`s starting to get a little annoying so will be getting it looked at again shortly hopefully. I dunno if it`s worth it though if some guys have had it replaced a few times after a few thousand clicks each time. What would the long term consequences be if it wasn`t replaced?, steering failure or just the annoying little clunking at low speed forever?.

[tassie_ml]

The stealers in Hobart have tried to blame me for the steering column issue as well. It`s starting to get a little annoying so will be getting it looked at again shortly hopefully. I dunno if it`s worth it though if some guys have had it replaced a few times after a few thousand clicks each time. What would the long term consequences be if it wasn`t replaced?, steering failure or just the annoying little clunking at low speed forever?.

I am not sure Sarice, admittedly mine has been 'clunking' randomly at low speed for over 4 months now, not always but occassionally more so when its first driven (cold) and it isnt getting any better or worse, I havent had the steering lock or any other issues with the steering so time will only tell I suppose.

when you hear the other guys with theirs repeatedly doing it even after new columns are installed, it makes you wonder if its worth doing when its at your own expense if there is no other side effects. I can put up with it the way it is.

[RHKTriton]

Do the P** Jabbers (Pajeros) have this problem also?

If not, whats the difference?

On mine (58k now) you can hang onto the universal joint near the floor and when you turn the wheel there is a distinct amount of play - absolute shit for a vehicle with this amount of kms and age! You can allow it on a $3k ride-on mower but for a modern vehicle?

What are the competitors performing like in this area?

[Kegsy]

Do the P** Jabbers (Pajeros) have this problem also?

If not, whats the difference?

On mine (58k now) you can hang onto the universal joint near the floor and when you turn the wheel there is a distinct amount of play - absolute shit for a vehicle with this amount of kms and age! You can allow it on a $3k ride-on mower but for a modern vehicle?

What are the competitors performing like in this area?

Do the ML's have rack and pinion or a box? I havent had a look under one...
If they are a box, your pretty much stuck with it. Typical commercial vehicle steering. If its rack and pinion it shouldn't be that way.

[sarice]

I am not sure Sarice, admittedly mine has been 'clunking' randomly at low speed for over 4 months now, not always but occassionally more so when its first driven (cold) and it isnt getting any better or worse, I havent had the steering lock or any other issues with the steering so time will only tell I suppose.

when you hear the other guys with theirs repeatedly doing it even after new columns are installed, it makes you wonder if its worth doing when its at your own expense if there is no other side effects. I can put up with it the way it is.


The same with me mate, just the little annoying clunk intermittently. When I reported it to the dealer they conveniently blamed me and still managed to charge me for it. I`ll be back there shortly to buy some parts so will mention it again. I can live with it at this stage.
I`m going bush with the ute tomorrow for a couple of days so will test it out.

[tassie_ml]

The same with me mate, just the little annoying clunk intermittently. When I reported it to the dealer they conveniently blamed me and still managed to charge me for it. I`ll be back there shortly to buy some parts so will mention it again. I can live with it at this stage.
I`m going bush with the ute tomorrow for a couple of days so will test it out.

we did over a thousand kays on the dirt when we went to SA and the Flinders Ranges last year and it didnt make it any worse so I think it has got as bad as it will....hopefully

[tyson09]

well iam at 45000 ks and mines been clunking for 5000 so it is booked in . Stealer state they are unaware of any issues stearing colums , LOL. and because i havent served it with them i have to produce recipts of my service history even though i have the book stampted what the F@$# , they will try anything to get out of fixing these cars . Problem with living in darwin is there is only one stealer .