Ford F150 vs Tesla Model X
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford F150 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 988 | 2,399 |
| Model years covered | 1966–1990 | 2016–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2016 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 353 |
| Fires reported | 216 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 125 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.7% | 21.1% |
Ford F150 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
305
30.9%
Electrical System
244
24.7%
Engine & Cooling
83
8.4%
Brakes
68
6.9%
Tires
55
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.8%
Body & Structure
37
3.7%
Steering
30
3.0%
Tesla Model X by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
365
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
353
14.7%
Suspension
332
13.8%
Electrical System
300
12.5%
Steering
259
10.8%
Body & Structure
143
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
124
5.2%
Brakes
100
4.2%