2016 Tesla Model X Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

148Suspension complaints

33.3%Of all 444 complaints

#1Most-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

SUSPENSION148 · 33.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM92 · 20.7%

Unspecified / other88 · 19.8%

STEERING57 · 12.8%

STRUCTURE:BODY48 · 10.8%

Share of the 444 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34641215&ROWNUMBER=14&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BACK RH WHEEL GONE WHOMPY. FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MULTIPLE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11289971 — filed 12/18/2019

“WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD…”NHTSA complaint 11289356 — filed 12/16/2019

“HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34470734&ROWNUMBER=3&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT IS LISTED AS HAVING FRAME AND SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 11286969 — filed 12/04/2019

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Tesla Model X have suspension problems?

Suspension is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Tesla Model X: 148 of 444 complaints on file (33.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have in total?

444 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 62 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and 1 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 07/14/2026.