2018 Tesla Model X 90d
Common Problems
Ranked from 50 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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.
- 1
Instrument Cluster Failure
14complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster goes blank during driving, leading to loss of critical vehicle information.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Seat Belt Malfunctions
10complaintsSafety riskOtherSeat belt malfunctions have been reported, including issues with retraction and engagement mechanisms.
- 3
Power Train Issues
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionPower train issues have been reported, including failures of axles and transmission components.
- 4
Suspension Shudder and Vibration
8complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe car shakes and vibrates violently under normal acceleration, posing a risk of drive shaft separation.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe Forward Collision Avoidance system has been reported to malfunction, causing unexpected braking events and accidents.
- 6
Structural Issues
6complaintsLow severityOtherStructural issues such as door failures and trunk malfunctions have been reported, posing minor inconvenience.
- 7
Unintended Acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle suddenly accelerates without driver input, leading to potential collisions or loss of control.
- 8
Weak Suspension Components
6complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components, particularly ball joints and gibs, are prone to failure, causing the vehicle to collapse or have excessive camber.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Lane Departure Warning System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityOtherLane departure warning system malfunctions have been reported, leading to potential loss of control.
- 10
Defective Tires
2complaintsMedium severityOtherTires develop bulges without visible impact, potentially leading to tire failure and loss of control.
- 11
Phantom Braking
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe car experiences unexpected braking during self-driving mode, potentially causing loss of control.
Other years & sources
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.