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Tesla Model S loss of power reports by year

13 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on Tesla Model S vehicles. The most reported year is 2016 with 8 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2016 Model S81%
2014 Model S51%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.