2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes CLS Power Steering Malaysia — C218/C257
CLS C218 and C257 both use EPS. C218 uses rack-assist EPS; C257 uses column-assist EPS. Common faults: EPS warning light, heavy steering, pull to one side. XENTRY diagnosis required. Malaysia repair RM 700–2,000.
CLS EPS — C218 vs C257
- C218: rack-assist EPS; C257: column-assist EPS — both fully electric, no hydraulic fluid
- Common faults: EPS warning light, heavy steering on cold start, pull to one side — XENTRY diagnosis required
- Malaysia repair: RM 700–2,000
Mercedes EPS — Malaysia Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz has transitioned from hydraulic to Electric Power Steering (EPS) across most models from 2011+. EPS is maintenance-free with no fluid to change. Common EPS issues in Malaysia: (1) Steering vibration — often a wheel balance or suspension bushing issue, not the EPS itself; (2) EPS warning light — usually a sensor fault, diagnosable with XENTRY or Autel; (3) Intermittent heavy steering — typically low battery voltage reducing EPS assist. For older W204 models with hydraulic steering, check fluid level and flush every 2 years. EPS rack replacement costs RM 1,500–3,500.