Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems |
1. 2016 Model S suffered a sudden, complete loss of motor power at 70 mph on a high-speed freeway due to internal coolant intrusion, creating a life-threatening emergency requiring a 911 dispatch. - car went into limp mode. Read details...
I was stopped, preparing to pull into my garage, when the car accelerated rapidly and smashed through my wall, breaking freezer & sheving unit in my garage. It also damaged many items in the bathroom and laundry room, doors, and walls on other side of garage wall. Read details...
The emmc flash memory is failing, leading to the main screen blacking out for several minutes happens randomly while driving and when at stop and when the car is booting up. This prevents adjustment of several components including climate control, manual lighting, cruise control/autopilot, music Read details...