2018 Tesla Model S 60d
Common Problems
Ranked from 58 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Unintended Acceleration
28complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car suddenly accelerates without driver input, potentially causing collisions or loss of control.
- 2
Suspension Failure
9complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components, particularly the rear suspension, have been found to fail, leading to tire wear and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Steering Assist Reduced
5complaintsSafety riskSteeringSteering becomes extremely difficult to turn, reducing vehicle control.
- 4
Door Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherDoors fail to open properly from inside or outside, posing a safety hazard in emergencies.
- 5
Phantom Braking
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe car brakes unexpectedly without any external trigger, posing a safety risk to the driver and following vehicles.
- 6
Touchscreen Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe touchscreen becomes inoperable, affecting critical functions such as navigation and collision assistance.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Unexpected Cruise Control Disengagement
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalCruise control unexpectedly disengages without warning, leading to loss of speed control.
- 8
Service Brakes Fail
3complaintsHigh severityOtherBrakes fail to function properly, leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Exterior Lighting Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalDaytime running lights and rear windows stop working, compromising visibility and safety.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.