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2017 Tesla Model X 60d
Common Problems

Ranked from 90 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

17 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

    Electrical System Issues

    15complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system issues including screen malfunctions, Bluetooth failures, and unexpected shutdowns occur frequently.

  2. 2

    Suspension parts breaking unexpectedly

    11complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension components, including ball joints and upper control arms, have been reported to break unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to become unstable and noisy.

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

    Touchscreen freezing or going blank during driving

    11complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The central touchscreen frequently freezes or goes completely black, affecting critical functions such as climate control, navigation, and safety features.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Center Display Malfunction

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The center display screen frequently malfunctions, turning off or rebooting during operation, affecting safety functions like reversing camera and headlight controls.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Suspension Damage in Junkyard Vehicles

    9complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Multiple junkyard vehicles show severe damage to the suspension, suggesting a widespread issue with the design or manufacturing.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Steering Issues

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    Steering becomes difficult to operate, especially at low speeds or during turns, leading to increased force required and reduced control.

  7. 7

    Steering Malfunction

    6complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering can fail unexpectedly, leaving the driver unable to control the vehicle properly.

  8. 8

    Unintended Acceleration

    6complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The car has been known to suddenly accelerate without any input from the driver, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

  9. 9

    Electrical System Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently goes black or freezes, causing loss of critical vehicle functions and safety features.

  10. 10

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failures

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    Autopilot and forward collision avoidance systems malfunction, leading to sudden and unexplained braking or loss of control.

  11. 11

    Service Brake Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Service brakes fail to function properly, leading to unexpected deceleration or loss of control during driving.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Suspension Failures

    4complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension components such as control arms and struts fail, leading to loud creaking noises and potential loss of control during driving.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Battery Range Degradation

    3complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The battery range has dropped significantly and unexpectedly, possibly due to software issues rather than normal degradation.

    $250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Steering Noise and Difficulty

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering wheel makes squeaking noises and becomes difficult to maneuver, often requiring replacement of control arms.

  15. 16

    Airbag Deployment Without Collision

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The airbags have deployed without any collision, indicating a potential issue with the sensors or deployment mechanism.

  16. 17

    Back Over Prevention System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system intermittently fails to display images or record, posing a risk during reversing operations.

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.