Question 1

Is the Tesla MODEL X reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Tesla MODEL X has 2,354 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (17 complaints), 2024 (41 complaints), 2021 (59 complaints). Years to avoid: 2016 (681 complaints), 2017 (418 complaints), 2018 (299 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Tesla MODEL X should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2016, 2017, 2018 Tesla MODEL X. The 2016 model has the most complaints (681) with the top issue being SUSPENSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Tesla MODEL X?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Tesla MODEL X are 2025 (17 complaints), 2024 (41 complaints), 2021 (59 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	17	On [XXX], I visited the Tesla Brooklyn Showroom to...	Excellent Reliability
2024	41	On July 29, 2024, when my husband backed the vehic...	Excellent Reliability
2023	261	There is an issue with the GPS in that the locatio...	Below Average
2022	199	1) low-speed turning is very difficult. makes hit...	Average
2021	59	The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model X. The contact...	Above Average
2020	210	HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTT...	Average
2019	169	5 WEEK OLD VEHICLE WITH 2200 MILES HAD THE LEFT RE...	Average
2018	299	ACCORDING TO AN ARTICLE THAT I JUST READ ON YAHOO ...	Below Average
2017	418	THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA AUTOPILOT. HE...	Avoid This Year
2016	681	HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. IT IS ALMOS...	Avoid This Year

Tesla MODEL X — All Years

Tesla MODEL X — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid