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2016 Tesla Model X repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (19%)

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2016 Tesla Model X transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

600-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

12000 mi Front half-shafts were found to be slightly out of balance and were replaced, as they cannot be re-balanced. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

532-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

43000 mi

US $200
Rattle noise on acceleration. front moter drive half-shaftts were replaced. 
7000 mi Front drivetrain making grinding noise. Required replacement of axle shafts. 
9000 mi Half shaft failure that destroyed front drivetrain. 
9920 mi Front half shaft assembly both sides. Has been repaired in past. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

463-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

31000 mi half shalf required replacement due to leak 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

27000 mi front half-shafts replaced due to vibration and slight noise under hard acceleration. 
46000 mi Again replaced the front half-shafts due to vibration when accelerating 
79000 mi

US $2000
Another repair of the half-shaft, with the new version. 
52700 mi

C $2308
Vehicle shudders on acceleration. Replaced both front half-shafts, replaced Left Front Drive Unit Clevis Mount 
22410 mi Had shudder during hard acceleration at low speeds; they replaced the front half shafts under warranty. 
24900 mi CV joint would vibrate and make noise under heavy acceleration. Replaced front halfshafts. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

2000 mi Sorry. too many to list, many of which were not able to be repaired. The short of it is, the Model X is highly problematic. We love the Tesla vision, but apparently their engineering sucks. 

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2016 Tesla Model X Transmission Problems

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