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2018 Tesla Model S P90d
Common Problems

Ranked from 63 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
High severity
9
Medium

12 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

    27complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The car suddenly accelerates without user input, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.

  2. 2

    Steering Assist Reduced

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    Steering becomes extremely difficult to turn, reducing vehicle control.

  3. 3

    Door Handle Failures

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Door handles stop functioning, preventing access to the vehicle.

    $200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    5complaints
    High severityOther

    System fails to function properly, increasing crash risk.

  5. 5

    Lane Departure Warning Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Lane departure warning system fails, leading to potential lane drifting.

  6. 6

    Power Train Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Power reduced, acceleration and top speed limited, and battery issues arise.

  7. 7

    Visibility Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Daytime running lights and exterior lighting fail, reducing visibility.

  8. 8

    Door Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Doors fail to open properly from inside or outside, posing a safety hazard in case of emergency.

  9. 9

    Touchscreen Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

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

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Vehicle Speed Control Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The car experiences unintended acceleration or deceleration, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.

  11. 11

    Exterior Lighting Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Daytime running lights and other exterior lighting systems fail, compromising visibility and safety.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Unexpected Window Breakage

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windows explode unexpectedly, often without any apparent cause, posing a safety risk.

Other years & sources

2016 Tesla Model S P90d2017 Tesla Model S P90dAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.