2016 Tesla Model S 75d
Common Problems

The MCU frequently freezes, reboots, or goes blank, causing loss of touchscreen functionality and disabling critical safety features.

The electrical system experiences intermittent glitches, such as the central touchscreen freezing or rebooting while driving, which can affect various vehicle functions.

The front suspension control arm has broken off or failed, causing the car to lose control and potentially crash.

The front suspension collapses causing the wheels to become whompy or fall off, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.

The center display screen frequently goes black, causing loss of all touchscreen functions and critical safety features.

The car can accelerate uncontrollably, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and other road users.

The main control unit frequently fails, causing the touchscreen to freeze, black out, or reboot, leading to loss of critical functions such as climate control, navigation, and safety features.

The front suspension forelink can fail, leading to wheel contact with the wheel well and potential loss of control.

The vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing sudden acceleration or deceleration without driver input.

The AutoPilot feature can cause erratic behavior, including lane drifting and failure to detect obstacles.

Issues with the steering and speed control systems, including accidental acceleration and loss of control.

Unintended acceleration events have been reported, often linked to electrical system failures, posing a risk of loss of control and property damage.

The suspension can collapse under minimal impact, leading to wheel damage and potential loss of control.

Forward collision avoidance systems have failed to operate correctly, leading to unintended acceleration and loss of control during critical driving situations.

The suspension produces loud humming, knocking, or grinding noises during driving, often accompanied by vibrations.

The front wheels can contact the wheel wells during backing up, leading to damage and loss of control.

Daytime running lights and headlights have failed prematurely, often requiring expensive replacements and reducing visibility.

The front suspension fore link can break, causing the tire to rub against the wheel well and potentially leading to a loss of control.

Suspension components such as control arms and fore-links have been reported to fail, causing instability and potential loss of control during driving.

Suspension components such as fore links and control arms can fail, leading to loss of control and potential damage to the vehicle.

Suspension components such as fore links and control arms have repeatedly broken during low-speed maneuvers, leading to loss of control and significant damage.

The main display screen can repeatedly fail, leading to loss of critical information and potential safety issues.

The 17-inch touchscreen display can fail, leak fluid, or experience random blackouts, affecting visibility and safety.

Reports of seized brake calipers and other service brake issues leading to unsafe driving conditions.

The Auto Pilot system malfunctions, allowing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, especially on divided roads or in adverse conditions.

The center control screen went black and could not be rebooted, leading to loss of all dashboard functions including climate control, audio, and rearview camera.

The touchscreen frequently locks up or goes black, causing loss of access to critical features and creating distractions while driving.

The backup camera intermittently stops working, reducing visibility and safety during reverse maneuvers.

Brake systems have failed, causing the vehicle to lose control and increasing the risk of accidents and property damage.

Passenger doors have repeatedly failed to lock properly, posing a safety risk by allowing the doors to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.

Instrument clusters and touchscreens have repeatedly malfunctioned, leading to loss of critical vehicle information and potential loss of control.

Forward collision avoidance systems have intermittently failed, leading to loss of critical safety features such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.

The service brakes fail to stop the car properly, leading to accidents and potential loss of control.

Steering systems have failed suddenly, causing loss of control and necessitating immediate corrective action to prevent accidents.

Multiple instances of suspension links breaking under normal driving conditions, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

The car moves backward automatically, posing a risk of collision, especially when the brakes are applied.

The center console screen freezes or goes blank, affecting the operation of various vehicle systems.

The rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, posing a safety risk to passengers and potentially damaging property.

Multiple instances of electrical system failures leading to fires, despite claims of fixes by Tesla.

The instrument cluster screen goes black or freezes, leading to loss of critical driving information.

The steering wheel locks up, preventing the driver from controlling the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control.

The electric steering motor corrodes and fails, causing the steering to lock up or become unresponsive during driving.

Suspension components have made unusual noises and caused damage during low-speed maneuvers, indicating potential structural integrity issues.

The front driver's wheel experiences vibration and noise, indicating potential suspension component failure.

The power assist steering can fail due to a broken wire or loose connection, causing loss of control.

Visibility and wiper systems have experienced malfunctions, including loss of rearview camera and defroster functionality.