2018 Tesla Model X P100d
Common Problems
Ranked from 49 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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.
- 1
Instrument Cluster Failure
17complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster goes blank or becomes inoperable, leading to loss of critical vehicle information.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Seat Belt Issues
12complaintsMedium severityOtherSeat belt malfunctions include failure to retract, engagement issues, and overall unreliability, posing safety risks.
- 3
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failures
11complaintsSafety riskOtherThe Forward Collision Avoidance system has failed to operate correctly, leading to accidents and phantom braking events.
- 4
Power Train Issues
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionPower train failures include axle and CV joint issues, leading to multiple replacements and operational disruptions.
- 5
Lane Departure Warning System Failures
8complaintsMedium severityOtherLane departure warnings have failed, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.
- 6
Unintended Acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without driver input, leading to potential collisions or loss of control.
- 7
Severe Rear Wheel Issues
5complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe rear wheels can fall off or become detached, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.
- 8
Service Brake Issues
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe service brakes engage unexpectedly, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Suspension Shudder and Vibration
4complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension shakes and vibrates under normal acceleration, potentially causing the drive shaft to separate.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Inadequate Safety Interlocks
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car can be started and driven by young children or animals, posing a significant safety risk.
- 11
Phantom Braking
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unexpected braking while driving, which can lead to loss of control.
- 12
Structural Failures
2complaintsSafety riskOtherStructural components such as trunks and doors detach while driving, posing a risk of injury or damage.
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.