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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%)

Chart based on 190 repairs.
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Tesla Model X engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 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

20000 mi Would not download new software. Car was shut down on the highway. 

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2019 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

19000 mi Car was not charging reliably. Turned out to be a firmware bug corrected with an OTA update. Mobile tech diagnosed in my garage. 

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2018 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

14000 mi Message: Power reduced, service required. Sensor error in rear drive unit. Replaced rear drive unit. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

532-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

16000 mi High voltage battery cable "failed" and car could not enter drive mode or be driven, even though 12V battery was working fine and powering accessories and music. High voltage battery cable was replaced twice. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

52700 mi

C $2308
Charge port does not always fully engage, crashes main MCU. Tested charging port, no issue found. 
58280 mi

C $520
Fix battery coolant leak and add new coolant 
83000 mi

US $2400
Onboard Charger failure 
8000 mi The charge port would continuously open and shut the car off. Turns out it was a faulty key fob which was replaced at no charge. 
43000 mi Battery was signaling that it needed to be replaced. replaced under warranty 
23000 mi Front drive caused vibrations under hard acceleration. 
27435 mi

US $1599
Car refused to update firmware. Service center forced update. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

244900 mi Both front and rear drivetrain replaced on warranty Also driveshafts replaced thou not perfect yet 

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Tesla Model X Engine Problems

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