2017 Tesla Model S 60d
Common Problems

Suspension components, particularly the front control arm, have been reported to fail, leading to sudden and potentially dangerous breakdowns.

The car cannot be started if the touchscreen is not functioning properly, requiring manual intervention to restart the vehicle.

When the touchscreen goes black, all audio and other functions controlled by it become inoperable, including navigation, climate control, and safety features.

The central display frequently blanks out or displays incorrectly, leading to loss of access to critical vehicle controls and safety features.

The touchscreen frequently freezes or blacks out, causing loss of access to essential features such as navigation, climate control, and safety systems.

The main computer (MCU) experiences frequent reboots and failures, impacting essential vehicle functions and creating safety concerns.

The Media Control Unit (MCU) frequently fails, causing loss of critical functions such as navigation, climate control, and backup camera.

Steering becomes erratic, with the wheel locking up or causing the car to veer off the road, posing a significant safety risk.

The vehicle speed control malfunctions, causing sudden acceleration or deceleration without warning.

Daytime running lights and headlights are failing prematurely, reducing visibility and safety during driving conditions.

Multiple electrical system failures cause the touchscreen to freeze, display errors, and disable critical functions like heating and cooling.

Suspension forelinks are breaking, causing tires to rub against the wheel wells and leading to loss of control.

The steering linkage or ball joint fails while reversing, causing the car to lose control.

The ball joints on the suspension break or fail, leading to loss of control and potential rollover.

The front or rear suspension collapses completely when reversing, leading to loss of control and potential rollover.

The car accelerates uncontrollably without warning, leading to crashes and property damage.

The vehicle makes sudden, unexplained attempts to change lanes, potentially leading to collisions.

The central touchscreen display frequently goes blank or freezes, causing loss of vehicle functionality and distraction to the driver.

Steering assist features fail, causing the steering wheel to lock up or become unresponsive.

The backover prevention system intermittently fails, leading to potential rear-end collisions and loss of visibility.

The power steering system fails, making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle.

Autopilot features malfunction, leading to lane departure, lane swerving, or unexpected acceleration.

Forward collision avoidance systems fail to function correctly, leading to potential collisions.

The front suspension control arm breaks unexpectedly under low-speed conditions, leading to loss of vehicle stability.

Steering universal joints bind, causing steering to become stiff and difficult to operate.

Lane departure warnings intermittently fail, increasing the risk of unintentional lane changes and potential accidents.

Broken suspension components cause significant damage to the wheels and surrounding areas, posing a risk to vehicle stability and safety.

The back-up camera intermittently fails to turn on, reducing rear visibility.

The backup camera sometimes shows a frozen image from an earlier time, posing a risk to drivers when reversing.

Center screen malfunctions, including blackouts and inability to start, affecting vehicle operation.

Daytime running lights fail prematurely, posing a safety hazard due to reduced visibility.

Driver side door fails to open from the outside, potentially leading to safety hazards in emergency situations.

Random and unexplained braking occurs, posing a risk of rear-end collisions and accidents.

Steering assist malfunctions, requiring significant physical effort to turn the wheel.

The steering wheel locks up or malfunctions, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at high speeds.

An abnormal clunking noise occurs during slow-speed driving, indicating potential suspension component wear or failure.

The car has suddenly accelerated without driver input, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.