2017 Tesla Model X Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Tesla Model X, 4% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 2 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“Tesla Model X p100d the accelerator pedal snapped in half. Was at a dead stop and did a full acceleration run. Car was going about 30 MPH and just stopped accelerating. I pulled over to shoulder and stopped. Wasn't quite sure what had happened at first then saw the pedal laying on the floor. Highway exit ramp”
NHTSA complaint #11241618, filed 2019-08, 41,000 miles“This year Tesla has a known acceleration shutter due to the front CV joints' angle being too sharp causing premature wear. I have been dealing with this issue since the vehicle was new. Tesla has replaced my CV joints 5-7 times and during the repairs they have left bolts out of the vehicle, left bolts loose and damaged the front drive unit so much by bad repair jobs they have had to replace the front drive unit twice. In the most recent episode, the motor mount has cracked and was making a loud banging noise under acceleration and declaration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589795, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the issue would be documented. The failure mileage was approximately 97,649.”
NHTSA complaint #11545866, filed 2023-09, 97,649 miles“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 backward and hit the back wall across from her parked vehicle. The vehicle trunk lid and the bumper were damaged and crumpled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer but was advised by the manufacturer to take the vehicle to a body shop. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11462499, filed 2022-04, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251045Jan 18, 2024Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH…
- 10212803Dec 10, 2021Some versions of Model S and X front drive unit halfshafts might cause excessive vibrations during hard acceleration at higher ride height settings. This is exclusively an NVH…
- 10162295Jun 25, 2019Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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