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Tesla Model X repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

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

Other (17%)

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Tesla Model X body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

534-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

23000 mi Weatherstripping along front edge of passenger door separated. Weatherstrip replaced. 
26000 mi Wireless cell phone charger binding when opened. Previous service to fix a minor issue had center console removed. 
28000 mi Passenger front window needed adjusting to stop wind noise. 

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2017 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $500
2 Front Door Latches were replaced. 
13640 mi A rubber seal in one of the doors was twisted. Didn’t afffect functionality, no leak, but visible from outside. Fixed under warranty at no cost. 
10000 mi Multiple door alignment issues repaired Replaced rear wheel arch cladding as it was separating from the body. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

532-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

15500 mi Cover for cupholders second row fell off and replaced 
45000 mi Replaced trim around driver side window to reduce wind noise 
5000 mi front door windows fixed for bad fit, wind noise 
22000 mi trim piece around front tire loose. 
2000 mi Dashboard rattle Exterior trim coming loose 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

463-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

1500 mi Problems with misalignment of various trim, door, window items that resulted in noise and mechanical malfunctions. Falcon wing door was unable to detect overhead beam and collided with it, causing damage to a cosmetic glass piece. 
6600 mi Extreme wind noise on passenger side. Parts were replaced. 
17420 mi

US $625
Rear automatic spoiler making loud noise on close due to friction. Seat belt rattle where it connects to B pillar. 
To many things to list. Seals not sealed, seats Not working and doors still not working. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

2020 mi Right-side rear trunk sticks above body panel. Mismatch was only slightly reduced, needs a 2nd visit with a body-shop to reduce mismatch further. 
3500 mi Rear hatch alignment problem. Rear hatch was 4mm above body panels on right side. 
28520 mi Excessive wind noise in the cabin on windy days and/or when driving at high speeds. Replaced window Seals. 
78000 mi Roof spine applique recall. Adhesive detached. Service replaced the plastic roof spine cover under recall. 
3200 mi Drivers window trim was replaced. The "gasket" which seals around the window came loose and stuck to the window, this is all one assembly with the trim. 
77800 mi

US $1000
Wheel trim and parking sensors needed replacement due to driver error 
7000 mi Rear spoiler squeaked while driving due to mis-alignment of the strut. Several seals were damaged or not installed properly. 
12300 mi

US $400
Right side, middle row foot light was obscured by lower seat material (factory issue). 
wind noise from front passenger quarter window 
27000 mi Road and wind noise, particularly the passenger side 2nd row seat. Found falcon wing door seal not properly placed. Replaced and adjusted. 
41000 mi Loose trim around all rims and door 
46000 mi previously reported loose trim issues 
4000 mi Steering wheel leather uneven 
2000 mi Rear hatch out of alignment so disassembled, realigned, and reset. 
9000 mi A second row seat was ripping at a seam. They replaced the entire seat assembly. Overnight I was getting weird software errors presumably from the car not recognizing the replacement seat. I went back the next day, and they fixed them. 
3000 mi Front passenger door window seal replaced due to damage from previous repair Fix slightly loose second row seat Fix driver side falcon wing door squeak 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

13000 mi Excessive wind noise from poorly sealed doors 
20000 mi

US $300
Falcon wing door opened onto garage door opener and cracked the window. Tesla offered free parts but I have to pay for the labor 
63000 mi

US $1808
Driver side falcon wing door glass shattered when sensors failed to detect garage door opener and opened door into it. 
51460 mi Front right mudguard came loose. Fixed in place by bolting it into the panel. 

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