| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Tesla Model X repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (26%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
Tesla Model X repair cost distribution
$2500+ (42%)
$1000 - $2499 (58%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2019 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV
600-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 19351 mi US $1770 |
Replaced both front axles due to acceleration shudder issue. |
2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV
532-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 4340 mi C $1100 |
Door latch failure. Door thought it was open when closed. Known issue with first gen latches. Had to fly the tech out from Vancouver to my city to fix it - hence the costs. |
2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV
417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $2874 |
AC compressor made a loud noise and didn't function. Replaced AC compressor. |
| 54000 mi US $3400 |
Frint suspension blew out. I noticed 01/16/21 that the front of the car was very low. Received message that compressors malfunction cannot adjust front suspension. The total cost was over $3400 they replaced the compressors and front struts. Very expensive to repair. Tech said that it will happen again within the next 50k miles. |
| 42160 mi C $2520 |
Door latches were failing, replaced (warranty). Replaced windshield washer check valve and installed inline coupler (warranty). Windshield was replaced (paid by owner, Tesla would not cover under warranty) due to ghosting. |
| 52700 mi C $2308 |
Vehicle shudders on acceleration. Replaced both front half-shafts, replaced Left Front Drive Unit Clevis Mount Front Suspension Noise. Replaced Washer/Bolt CAM, Front suspension Aft Link assembly, 2 additional nuts. Charge port does not always fully engage, crashes main MCU. Tested charging port, no issue found. |
| 55180 mi C $670 |
MCU replacement (old MCU stopped working, black screen) |
| 58280 mi C $520 |
Fix battery coolant leak and add new coolant |
| 68775 mi US $350 |
Rear tire blew. Towed (flatbedded) to shop and replaced |
| 77800 mi US $1000 |
Wheel trim and parking sensors needed replacement due to driver error Cooling system |
| 88260 mi US $3200 |
All brakes and rotors replaced Door locking mechanism needed to be replaced |
| 12300 mi US $400 |
Replace rear trunk lift strut due to grinding noise. Right side, middle row foot light was obscured by lower seat material (factory issue). |
| 27435 mi US $1599 |
Car refused to update firmware. Service center forced update. Falcon Wing Door sensors were detecting false readings. |
| 59569 mi US $4708 |
Air conditioning system "grenaded" itself. Required new compressor, condenser, and evaporator. |
| 78641 mi US $308 |
Nav system memory card went bad and had to be replaced |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Another repair of the half-shaft, with the new version. |
| 83000 mi US $2400 |
MCU 1 Failure, upgraded to MCU 2 with Infotainment Onboard Charger failure |
2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV
328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 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 |
Retrofit front doors with updated latches. Replaced windshield washer check valve and installed a new coupler. Driver side falcon wing door glass shattered when sensors failed to detect garage door opener and opened door into it. |
| 63000 mi US $470 |
Airbag failure, warning light. |
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