2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes GLE Power Steering Problems Malaysia — W166/V167
GLE W166 EPS: steering rack seal and electric assist motor faults. V167 full EPS with ACTIVE CURVE: common module codes. Malaysia repair cost RM 700–2,500.
GLE EPS and Active Curve
GLE W166 uses a rack-and-pinion EPS. V167 GLE adds the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM on certain variants. Common W166 EPS faults: rack seal leak (earlier hydraulic W166 variants) or EPS motor failure. V167 faults: same Active Curve electrohydraulic unit faults as the S-Class. XENTRY essential for both.
Cost
- EPS rack (W166): RM 1,500–2,800 reconditioned
- EPS module (V167): RM 1,000–2,200