Wiper problems of the 2022 Tesla Model X

Two problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2022 Tesla Model X. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2022 Tesla Model X based on all problems reported for the 2022 Model X.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2024

The new stockless button controls on the Tesla are entirely unsafe. The buttons themselves are extremely unreliable and don't always respond, and the placement on the steering wheel requires you to take your eyes off the road in order to locate the correct button. I was recently driving on the freeway with my wife and kids in the car, it had been raining earlier and the roads were wet. A car in the opposite fast lane hit a puddle which sent wave of water over the center divider. It covered our windshield to the point where I couldn't see. With previous cars, including previous Teslas, it was easy to quickly tap the stalk and engage the wipers, but now with this new button system I had to look down at the steering wheel to find the button to quickly engage the wipers. From the surprisingly blinding wave and the time it took to clear the windshield, I veered into the next lane and almost hit the car next to me. It was an eye-opening experience with a car I've really enjoyed owning. The buttons are terrible, and a deviation from a universal, internationally accepted system that was not broke, did not require fixing, and has created a safety hazard.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2023

Critical safety issue: malfunctioning wipers in both auto and manual modes. Experiencing nearly catastrophic situations due to faulty wipers during heavy fog and rain at nighttime while driving at high speeds is a severe safety concern. Immediate attention is required, especially with the impending rainy season. Tesla service's previous attempts to resolve the issue have been unsuccessful. 1. Auto wipers malfunction. - historical performance: the auto-wiper functionality has consistently performed inadequately. - current issue: as of the latest software update (2023. 7. 30), the auto wipers frequently fail to activate throughout the duration of trips in heavy rain. - case instances: this issue was observed on August 29, 2023, at 8:04 pm, 8:08 pm, and 8:09 pm, resulting in zero visibility through the windshield as the wipers did not activate even once when set to auto. 2. Manual wipers deficiency. - current issue: occasionally, pressing the wiper button on the yoke yields neither action nor haptic feedback, sometimes lasting for a few minutes. - case instances: this problem was replicated on multiple occasions, including January 8, 2023, at 10:39:33 pm, and July 25, 2023, around 6:57 pm when other buttons on the yoke also failed to respond. Despite yoke replacement on January 6, 2023, the issue persists. 3. Wiper speed options. - having just wiper speed settings (off, I, ii, and iii) is insufficient for safely navigating varying rain intensities. This issue is further compounded by a faulty yoke button responsible for initiating the wiper speed change. Conclusion. Simultaneous failure of both manual and automatic wiper systems results in zero visibility, posing an extremely high risk of vehicular accidents. Immediate action is imperative.




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