2017 Tesla Model X Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,553miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Tesla Model X, 2% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,553 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving home in my Model X on lawrence expressway (8-lane expressway) in santa clara, ca and stopped at the red light. When the light turned green, I pushed on the gas and noticed that the car did not move and put itself into park. I could not put the car into gear. The main screen flashed several warnings that included: park assist unavailable automatic emergency braking disabled. Car needs service traction control disabled. Stability control disabled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11099462, filed 2018-06, 8,553 miles“Our SUV lost power in the middle of the highway with no warning. After a month of back and forth, Tesla is saying that the High Voltage Battery needs to be replaced. The car has been with Tesla Marietta, GA center waiting for the replacement part with no ETA. How long are we supposed to allow the manufacturer to address the problem per the manufacturer warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11452295, filed 2022-02“Car shudders at the acceleration. Service center said it’s a widely known issue with front half shaft and clevis mount. Tesla already admits it is a design fault but wouldn’t cover it under the drive unit warranty. Can nhtsa make it a recall? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11447610, filed 2022-01Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Tesla Model X
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
31 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Tesla Model X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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