Ford Flex vs Tesla Model S
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 Flex | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,511 | 5,283 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2019 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 105 | 659 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 74 | 207 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8% | 18.8% |
Ford Flex by year
What breaks
Electrical System
393
15.7%
Steering
381
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
242
9.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
235
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
227
9.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
193
7.7%
Body & Structure
185
7.4%
Suspension
106
4.2%
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
863
16.3%
Suspension
730
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
672
12.7%
Steering
344
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
208
3.9%
Lights
195
3.7%