Tesla Model X Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 335 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Tesla Model X across 10 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (151). The words owners use most often: “https www” (26% of reports).
- 335suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 32mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Https www: mentioned in 87 of 335 complaints (26%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 54 of 335 complaints (16%)
- Here junkyard: mentioned in 52 of 335 complaints (16%)
- Iaai com: mentioned in 52 of 335 complaints (16%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Tesla Model X at $2,150, and half of them between $1,300 and $4,450.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 178 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 335 complaints, 32 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 12 an injury.
Tesla Model X suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model X | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Model X | 5 | 3% | 48,000 |
| 2022 Model X | 10 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Model X | 6 | 15% | 100 |
| 2020 Model X | 37 | 29% | 4,000 |
| 2019 Model X | 26 | 26% | 10,500 |
| 2018 Model X | 37 | 19% | 14,000 |
| 2017 Model X | 59 | 22% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Model X | 151 | 34% | 20,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Tesla Model X. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The failure follows the same pattern every time. At first there is a loud noise from the compressor when the car starts. Over time the noise lasts longer. Eventually the compressor can no longer raise the vehicle, and it sits at its lowest ride height, nearly on the ground. In that condition the…
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH with Full Self-Driving mode activated, the rear passengerâs side tire exploded. The message âLoss Pressure Rear Tire" was displayed. The contact's wife nearly lost control of the vehicle but was…
I own a 2022 Tesla Model X. I began noticing a creaking/clicking noise from the front steering/suspension area, particularly when turning the steering wheel at larger angles and at low speeds. I brought the vehicle to a Tesla Service Center for inspection. Tesla inspected the vehicle and diagnosed…
I own a 2023 Tesla Model X and I am reporting a steering-related safety concern. When making hard left turns, the steering wheel/front end shakes or shudders and makes a LOUD sounds. This does not feel or sound normal and appears to be related to the steering or front suspension system. The issue…
Incident Description: I was driving on the highway using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) / FSD Supervised at approximately 65+ mph. Traffic conditions were moderate, and weather and visibility conditions were clear. While FSD was actively engaged, my phone began ringing. As I briefly attempted to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Tesla Model Xs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 335 owner complaints about suspension for the Tesla Model X. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Tesla Model X suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Tesla Model X?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,150 (half paid between $1,300 and $4,450), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Tesla Model X?
The most frequent phrase is “https www”, in 87 of 335 complaints, followed by “front suspension” (54).
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