2017 Tesla Model S suspension problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 Tesla Model S — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I pulled into a parking lot, and noticed that my passenger side rear wheel was leaning into the car. Luckily I was next to a Firestone and the mechanic told me the rear control arm broke off. Had I have been driving even for 2 more minutes, the wheel would have came off completely. When I pulled…”
filed Feb 1, 2026
“I am reporting multiple safety-related defects on my 2017 Tesla Model S (VIN [XXX] ) that were present at the time of purchase but not disclosed by the selling dealer (Starling Ford, Titusville, FL). A certified independent EV repair facility (The Electrified Garage) inspected the vehicle on…”
filed Nov 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Model S | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Model S | 9 | 7% |
| 2021 Model S | 16 | 9% |
| 2020 Model S | 14 | 18% |
| 2019 Model S | 8 | 19% |
| 2018 Model S | 20 | 12% |
| 2016 Model S | 209 | 33% |
| 2015 Model S | 149 | 22% |
| 2014 Model S | 90 | 25% |
| 2013 Model S | 91 | 20% |
| 2012 Model S | 9 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Tesla Model S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.