2017 Tesla Model X Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

59Suspension complaints

22.1%Of all 267 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 26.6%

SUSPENSION59 · 22.1%

STEERING49 · 18.4%

Unspecified / other49 · 18.4%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL22 · 8.2%

Share of the 267 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“2017 MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://EREPAIRABLES.COM/SALVAGE-CARS-AUCTION/TESLA/MODEL+X/VID-45785079 BACK WHEEL FELL OFF. THAT'S IT. BACK WHEEL FELL OFF. JUST THE USUAL STRETCHED AND SNAPPED SUSPENSION CHEESY…”NHTSA complaint 11399380 — filed 03/05/2021

“THE CAR SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD THE FRONT HALF SHAFTS REPLACED TWICE AND NOW THE SHUDDER IS BACK AGAIN. THEY SAY THEY ARE…”NHTSA complaint 11388533 — filed 01/17/2021

“I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AND IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN OVER 10…”NHTSA complaint 11388267 — filed 01/15/2021

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Tesla Model X have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Tesla Model X: 59 of 267 complaints on file (22.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model X have in total?

267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 58 reported injuries, and 52 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.