Power Train Problems of Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X owners have reported 49 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Tesla Model X


Recently reported Power Train problems of Tesla Model X

The Power Train problem

While driving my 2022 Tesla Model X at highway speed, I experienced a sudden loss of steering assist shortly after supercharging. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, and I had to use significant force to maintain control.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to a Tesla service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the half shaft needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla model-x. The contact stated while parked in a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal and was not sure if she had placed the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle accelerated backwards and hit the back wall across from her parked vehicle.   Read details...




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