2018 TESLA MODEL X Engine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2018 TESLA MODEL X
3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TESLA MODEL X. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The suspension warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local service center and diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.
TESLA MODEL X DIES TWO TIMES. 1) AT APX 1K MILES (WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF NEW PURCHASE OF NEW VEHICLE, 1ST OWNER), IT DIED ON FREEWAY WITH NO POWER AND STOPPED. DUE TO SPACING FROM THE REAR CARD, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND HENCE NO FATALITY. TESLA SERVICE CENTER FOUND NOTHING WITH THIS ISSUE. NO RESOLUTION ON DIAGNOSIS AND OR DID NOT CARE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. 2) AT 9K MILES IDENTICAL ISSUE BUT WITH AN ADDITIONAL ISSUE OF MODEL X GOING IN FORWARD DIRECTIONS WHEN IT SHOWED REVERS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. EVERYTHING IN CAR WAS FROZEN ONLY OPTION WAS FORWARD DIRECTION AT LOW SPEED BUT WITH REVERSE MODE SIGN!! I HAD NOT OTHER CONTROL OVER THE TESLA MODEL X. I HAVE TAKEN VIDEO AT THIS TIME FOR AN EVIDENCE. TESLA STATES THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUE AND DOWN LOADED DISPLAY DRIVER AGAIN!! I FIND IT...
A TESLA MODEL X WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO GEAR BY A 2 YEAR OLD WHO WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD AND PIN HIS PREGNANT MOTHER BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE WALL. APPARENTLY THERE ARE NO SAFETY-INTERLOCKS PREVENTING STARTING OF THE ENGINE, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION IN 'P' OR 'N'. FURTHER, THERE IS A WAND SHIFTER, BUT GEAR SELECTION IS COMPLETELY UNDER SOFTWARE CONTROL. THERE IS NO INTERLOCK SUCH AS WITH A TRADITIONAL PRNDL SELECTOR. THIS IS AN INHERENTLY UNSAFE DESIGN. CIVIL DOCKET DESCRIBING THE ACCIDENT AND TESLA'S RESPONSE ARE ATTACHED. NOTE IN TESLA'S RESPONSE: 1) THEY DO NOT STATE HOW MANY MINUTES ELAPSED BETWEEN DRIVER EXITING THE VEHICLE AND TODDLER ENTERING IT. THEY USE THE VAGUE TERM "MOMENTS." IT COULD WELL HAVE BEEN 10 OR 15 MINUTES. 2) THEY CLAIM IT IS NOT REASONABLY FORESEEABLE THAT A CHILD WOULD MANAGE TO SHIFT A VEHICLE...
Other 2018 TESLA MODEL X Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
38 complaints
Suspension
37 complaints
Electrical System
28 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
19 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
16 complaints
Structurebody
16 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Power Train
11 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
8 complaints
Seat Belts
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Communication
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadas
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Drivingsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadascontrol Module
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint