Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Tesla Model X

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
47
Steering Noise problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

The Steering problem

The rack-and-pinion system failed, causing steering to become difficult at low speeds and worsening rapidly over weeks. It was inspected by a mechanic at ev coastal in santa ana, who said it was not the u-joint or bolt corrosion issue addressed by an earlier NHTSA recall.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

As I was driving, I heard loud grinding noise when I turned the steering in either direction and I lost power to my steering and a message "power steering failure, may need extra effort to steer" was on the dashboard.   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Tesla Model X model year vehicles:



Model X Service Bulletins
Model X Defect Investigations