2022 Ford Explorer vs 2022 Tesla Model X
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2022 Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 253 | 122 |
| Recall campaigns | 24 | 22 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 227 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–27 | 102 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 59 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 15 |
| Steering | 9 | 41 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 21 |
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 3 |
| Suspension | 11 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.