2016 Tesla Model S drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 tesla model s. The contact stated that a year ago, while trying to exit the parking lot, the gear was put in drive, however, the vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into the vehicle behind. There was no injury. There was not police report. The vehicle was damaged but was not towed. The failure the air bag did not deploy. The recurred recently as the contact attempted to park between two vehicles the vehicle went in reverse and crashed into the vehicle on the left.
The tesla model s purchased, has been received with multiple safety concerns. 1) supension fore links & alt links need replacement due to corrosion 2)power steer fault - right toe link has excessivw corrosion & wear replacement needed. 3) right axcel boot leaking, clevis mount, right & left axel replacement required. Total labour exceeds over $9,000. This vehicle originated and manufactured in USA was imported to canada. There are safety concerns beyond this, the vehicle is unsafe and features many concerns.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Tesla Model S
- Suspension 211 complaints
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Steering 87 complaints
- Cruise control 81 complaints
- Brakes 56 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 50 complaints
- Lighting 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints