2016 Tesla Model X - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

551 problems have been reported for the 2016 Tesla Model X. The following chart shows the 22 most common problems for 2016 Tesla Model X. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 117 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (89 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Suspension	117
Electrical System	89
Equipment	76
Steering	49
Structure	41
Forward Collision Avoidance	25
Visibility	23
Service Brakes	21
Vehicle Speed Control	19
Exterior Lighting	13
Back Over Prevention	12
Power Train	12
Lane Departure	9
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Wheel	8
Electronic Stability Control	7
Seats	7
Air Bag	5
Latches/locks/linkage	3
Other Fuel System	3
Seat Belt	2
Tire	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 Tesla Model X in 2016.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	19
2025	33
2024	36
2023	52
2022	61
2021	92
2020	155
2019	57
2018	20
2017	17
2016	1

📊 Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Tesla Model X, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 Tesla Model X with the Tesla Model X from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 Model X is 551 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Tesla Model X is 203.

Table 3. Compare the 2016 Tesla Model X with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2026 Model X	13
2025 Model X	23
2024 Model X	46
2023 Model X	265
2022 Model X	202
2021 Model X	62
2020 Model X	210
2019 Model X	169
2018 Model X	292
2017 Model X	403
2016 Model X	551

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