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2016 Tesla Model X P100d
Common Problems

Ranked from 233 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
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 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

    Screen Blackouts and System Freezing

    68complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The center console screen frequently goes black or freezes, leading to loss of control over important functions such as climate control and navigation.

  2. 2

    Touchscreen Malfunction Causing Loss of Functionality

    68complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The touchscreen (MCU) malfunctions, leading to loss of all vehicle controls and systems, making the car unoperable.

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

    Control Arm Failure

    35complaints
    High severitySteering

    The driver-side lower control arm can break while braking, causing the wheel to move forward and potentially damaging the fender and tire.

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

    Lane Departure Warning Malfunction

    25complaints
    High severityOther

    Lane departure warnings fail intermittently, potentially leading to accidents.

  5. 5

    Suspension Failure Leading to Vehicle Damage

    25complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension components such as control arms and upper control arms fail, causing significant vehicle damage.

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

    Windshield double vision issue

    21complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Drivers report seeing double images or ghosting through the windshield at night, which can cause confusion and reduce visibility.

  7. 7

    Parking Brake Malfunction

    18complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electronic parking brake frequently fails to disengage, leading to jerky movements and safety warnings.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Suspension Collapse

    16complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The suspension has collapsed, causing the wheels to become detached or severely damaged.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Unintended Acceleration

    15complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The car has accelerated unexpectedly while stationary or in motion, leading to crashes.

  10. 10

    Roof Detachment

    13complaints
    High severityOther

    The roof has detached unexpectedly, posing a serious safety risk and requiring immediate repair.

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.