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2018 Tesla Model S 75d
Common Problems

Ranked from 64 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
7
Medium
3
Low

14 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.

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  1. 1

    Unintended Acceleration

    16complaints
    High severityOther

    Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, posing a significant safety risk.

  2. 2

    Suspension Failure

    12complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension components, particularly the rear suspension, have been found to fail without impact, leading to tire wear and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Steering Component Failure

    9complaints
    High severitySteering

    Alloy steering knuckles have cracked or snapped, leading to dangerous steering instability and potential loss of control.

  4. 4

    Electrical System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car's electrical system has repeatedly failed, causing loss of functionality and requiring hard resets to continue driving.

  5. 5

    Door Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple door handles fail to operate, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Instrument cluster freezes, infotainment system malfunctions, and other electrical components fail.

  7. 7

    Emergency Release Failure

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The emergency release mechanism for the trunk does not work, posing a safety hazard.

  8. 8

    Exterior Lighting Failure

    4complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Daytime running lights and other exterior lights stop functioning, compromising visibility.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    System fails to function properly, leading to potential crashes.

  10. 10

    Lane Departure Warning System Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    System fails to detect lane departures, increasing the risk of accidents.

  11. 11

    Phantom Braking

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car brakes unexpectedly without any external trigger, posing a safety risk to following vehicles.

  12. 12

    Power Train Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Power reduced, acceleration and top speed limited, and high voltage battery issues.

  13. 13

    Touchscreen Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The touchscreen becomes inoperable, affecting critical functions such as navigation and collision assistance.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Window Failure

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    Passenger windows explode spontaneously, presenting a potential injury risk.

Other years & sources

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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.

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