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2016 Tesla Model X 90d
Common Problems

Ranked from 210 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.

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

    Touchscreen Malfunction

    74complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Main touchscreen (MCU) malfunctions, leading to loss of critical vehicle functions such as navigation and climate control.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Suspension Failure Leading to Wheel Detachment

    37complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The suspension has failed, causing wheels to detach or become severely misaligned, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.

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

    Back Over Prevention System Issues

    35complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The back over prevention system often malfunctions, leading to poor visibility and increased risk of accidents when reversing or parking.

  4. 4

    Suspension Control Arm Failure

    35complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Control arms have repeatedly failed, causing the vehicle to become unsafe to drive and leading to significant structural damage.

    $300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Air Suspension Compressor Failure

    29complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    The air suspension compressor can fail, leading to the car sitting very low on the road and difficulty passing over speed bumps.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 7

    Steering Arm Breakage

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering arm connecting to the front wheel can unexpectedly break off, leading to loss of control and potential damage to other parts of the vehicle.

  7. 8

    Recall Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Recalls have not been properly addressed, leading to ongoing issues and customer dissatisfaction.

  8. 9

    Service Brake Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple reports of brake malfunctions, including unintended acceleration and brake failure during normal operation.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 10

    Steering Malfunction - Auto Pilot Issues

    3complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The Enhanced AutoPilot software drives the car over lane lines and inconsistently maintains speed and braking.

  10. 11

    Wheel and Tire Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Wheels and tires have experienced unexpected damage, including bending and separation from the suspension, leading to loss of control.

  11. 12

    Falcon door malfunction leading to body damage

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Falcon doors may open or close improperly, leading to damage to the vehicle's bodywork and potential injury.

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.