2017 Tesla Model S problems by component
421 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Tesla Model S, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 112 | 27% | 35,250 mi |
| Suspension → | 107 | 25% | 14,500 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 66 | 16% | 33,000 mi |
| Steering → | 46 | 11% | 10,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 35 | 8% | 12,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 26 | 6% | 53,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 25 | 6% | — |
| Lane Departure → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 19 | 5% | 32,500 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.