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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $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

23000 mi Air suspension kept reporting failure. Was unable to determine the fault, but the failure message keeps returning. Clicking noise. Front ball joints replaced. 

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2019 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

39000 mi Replacement of driver strut towers 

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2018 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

46000 mi Replaced both front upper control arms 

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2017 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

61000 mi

US $220
Control arm squeak. They were replaced under extended warranty, but $200 deductible 
65000 mi

US $4000
Suspension Air Compressor and Fuse replaced 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

532-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

46000 mi

US $280
front left lower aft link was broken. Caused other related suspension parts to be damaged and be replaced also. this was under extended warranty, had to pay $200 deductible plus a non covered trim part. 
3100 mi Replaced front half shaft assembly in suspension for acceleration judder and the door panel clips for squeaky panel on door. Backup camera mal-alignment judged to be okay by dealer and not repaired. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

463-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

Car riding rough even on smooth roads. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

52700 mi

C $2308
Front Suspension Noise. Replaced Washer/Bolt CAM, Front suspension Aft Link assembly, 2 additional nuts. 
5000 mi Broken assembly in front end from manufacturing flaw 
40000 mi Air suspension failed. It would not inflate. Air pump replaced. 
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. 

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2016 Tesla Model X 4dr SUV

328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

1200 mi Air suspension discharges on acceleration, causing shuddering through speeds 30MPH - 40MPH. I was told that "they all do that" and to not accelerate that quickly or to manually lower the suspension before rapidly accelerating. The air suspension is described as "adjustable", but the driver is NOT afforded the option to adjust for a "soft ride" or "cruising" drive. All Model Xs are tuned for a stiff, sport drive. The driver can only set the suspension he 

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Tesla Model X Suspension Problems

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