2017 Tesla Model S suspension problems
The 2017 Tesla Model S has 107 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
107
Suspension complaints
16%
Share of year
14
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN EXIT RAMP AND I FELT SOMETHING BREAK ON THE VEHICLE AND THEN WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE VEHICLE, IT CONTINUED TO PUSH STRAIGHT. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW, THE REAR TOE ARM OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE. THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO BE ABLE TO TURN LEFT AND…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA has 107 complaints about the 2017 Tesla Model S suspension — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.