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2016 Tesla Model X P90d
Common Problems

Ranked from 218 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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

14 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

    94complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The touchscreen frequently goes black or freezes, rendering the vehicle unoperable.

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

    Suspension Failure Leading to Wheel Detachment

    63complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The suspension system fails, causing wheels to detach or become severely misaligned, leading to potential loss of control and serious accidents.

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

    Falcon Wing Door Malfunction

    21complaints
    High severityOther

    The Falcon wing doors do not close properly and sometimes open unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.

  4. 4

    Unintended Acceleration

    21complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The car has accelerated unexpectedly while stationary or at low speeds, leading to crashes.

  5. 6

    Memory Card Issue

    8complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The memory card in the infotainment system can fail, causing the screen to go blank or freeze during operation.

  6. 7

    Visibility Issues - Double Vision

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield causes double vision issues with lights and objects, affecting visibility and causing headaches.

  7. 8

    Steering Assist Malfunction

    6complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering assist system can fail, causing the car to feel unstable or difficult to control, especially when braking or turning.

  8. 9

    Suspension Ball Joint Failure

    4complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension ball joints fail due to insufficient lubrication during manufacturing, causing abnormal sounds and potential loss of control.

    $300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs labor
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  9. 10

    Air Compressor Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The air compressor in the air suspension system can fail, causing the car to sit too low and have difficulty clearing speed bumps or small changes in road surface.

  10. 11

    Display Screen Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Display screens malfunction, showing errors, going blank, or leaking, affecting visibility and usability.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  11. 12

    Suspension Arm Failures

    3complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension arms, particularly forelinks, break unexpectedly, causing severe damage and loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  12. 13

    Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction Resulting in Unexpected Acceleration

    3complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle speed control system can cause unexpected acceleration, leading to crashes or near-crashes.

  13. 14

    Steering System Malfunction During AutoPilot

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system malfunctions during AutoPilot mode, leading to unexpected movements and potential loss of control.

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.