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2018 Tesla Model X 75d
Common Problems

Ranked from 40 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
6
Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 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

    Suspension Noise and Wear

    11complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension components produce loud noises and wear out quickly, leading to uneven tire wear and potential safety hazards.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Suspension Failure

    6complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    Suspension components fail, causing wheels to fall off or become detached during normal driving conditions.

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

    Unintended Acceleration

    6complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without driver input, leading to potential collisions or injuries.

  4. 4

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The Forward Collision Avoidance system occasionally malfunctions, causing unintended braking or loss of functionality.

  5. 5

    Electrical System Reboots

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The central display unit and media unit frequently reboot, causing loss of vehicle controls and safety features.

  6. 6

    Inadequate Braking System

    2complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The braking system fails to respond properly, leading to accidents when attempting to stop the vehicle.

  7. 7

    Instrument Cluster Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument cluster goes blank, causing loss of critical vehicle information and safety features.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Phantom Braking

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The car experiences unexpected deceleration or stopping, potentially leading to accidents.

  9. 9

    Power Train Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Axle and CV joint failures are common, requiring frequent replacements and posing a safety risk.

  10. 10

    Seat Belt Malfunctions

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Seat belts fail to retract properly or become twisted internally, posing a safety risk during accidents.

  11. 11

    Severe Tire Defects

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Defective tires develop bulges or other issues without visible signs of impact, posing a risk of sudden tire failure.

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.