Tesla Model X P100d
Problems & Worst Years
Every reported problem for the Tesla Model X P100d, model year by model year — ranked from 367 federal NHTSA complaints across 2016–2018.
Screen and touchscreen failures define the 2016 Model X P100D's complaint file more than any other issue: 68 reports of screen blackouts and system freezing sit tied with another 68 describing touchscreen malfunction causing an outright loss of functionality, together making up nearly half of that year's 304 total occurrences. Control-arm failure (35 reports), lane departure warning malfunction (25), and suspension failure described as causing vehicle damage (25) fill out the rest of 2016's top five.
2017 drops to 95 occurrences but keeps the same electronics-and-suspension mix: touchscreen freezing or going blank during operation (19 reports), suspension collapse occurring while the car was parked (18), general steering issues (12), service brake issues (8), and suspension components failing in a way that led to wheel detachment (8).
2018 is the smallest year by volume, at 82 occurrences, but notably it carries six safety-severity problem categories out of twelve total — the highest safety proportion of the three years despite the lower complaint count. Instrument cluster failure leads at 17 reports, followed by seat belt issues (12), forward collision avoidance system failures rated safety-severity (11), general powertrain issues (9), and lane departure warning system failures (8).
No recall campaigns appear against any year of the P100D in this dataset, so everything here reflects owner-reported complaints rather than a confirmed manufacturer safety action. The 2018 car's higher proportion of safety-rated issues is worth weighing against its lower raw total — a smaller number of complaints doesn't automatically mean a safer car, particularly when a larger share of them are rated at the top severity tier.
These figures track what owners chose to report to NHTSA, not a measured failure rate, and a newer year like 2018 simply hasn't had as long on the road to accumulate reports as 2016. A pre-purchase inspection covering the touchscreen, suspension, and seat belt systems, along with a full service history, will tell you more about any individual car than the year alone.
Tesla Model X P100d problems by year
Complaint volume by model year (bar = relative to the worst year). Theworst yearsare the most-complained-about, weighted by safety-risk problems.
| Year | Complaint volume | Problems | Safety / High | Most common problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016worst | 233 | 10 | 1/8 | Touchscreen Malfunction Causing Loss of Functionality Electrical · 68 complaints |
| 2017worst | 85 | 13 | 2/6 | Touchscreen freezing or going blank during operation Electrical · 19 complaints |
| 2018worst | 49 | 12 | 6/1 | Instrument Cluster Failure Electrical · 17 complaints |
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls, 2016–2018. Problem clustering and year rankings are derived from the complaint record; complaint volume reflects reports filed, not total incidence or fault rate. Vehicle image is illustrative.