What I come to realize (too late) is that incorporating a falcon wing door design on the Model X kind of works against the general structural integrity. It isn't as solid as a normal 4-door vehicle by having those huge gaps for the FWD in the middle of the car. This leads to all sorts of creaks and noises.
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Vibration on brand new Model X at about 38mph to 60mph
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Exactly my thoughts too. There are just too many parts to the model X that are not put together correctly. With all the new competitors, price drops and soon availability for non Teslas to use the Teslas chargers, the company really needs to improve quality or there is going to trouble ahead for them.
Just picked up a new 2024 MX Plaid (build date 3/6/24). Got this same problem. Service center said know issue and expect future firmware fix. I am not buying. Need to test drive a couple other MX plaid and see if same issue. Mainly around 30mph to 60 and feel in pedals but probably in other areas less noticeable but still there in yoke. Need to figure out root cause and how to get fixed.
many of us have the same issue around 30 to 60 mph, I was told the same but its a design flaw and they don't have any fix (if you ask when the firmware will be available, service center answer is, we don't know). To reduce the vibration they make the suspension to stay in a low setting (auto) even if you change to high (will reset to low when speed reaches 30 mph).
yes I have a 2022 MXLR and have this exact same issue. It developed after a few thousands of miles driving
My prediction: This will never be fixed. Steer by wire is the only answer. Without a physical connection to the wheels the tiny vibrations from their defective suspension will not be observed by the driver and the problem will be solved. Next gen X and S will guaranteed have SBW.
I have a 2024 Tesla Model X which I picked in on February. The ride is awful compared to my previous 2018 Tesla Model X. Even my older 2013 with low profile tires ride better. I had a Model Y loaner recently and it drove better as well. I ope there a fix because the ride quality is poor with this vibration issue.
Something is broken, or not aligned properly. A Model X should be perfectly smooth at any speed or acceleration. My 2022 is. After I replaced the tires with new Hankook iONs, it is also quiet.
These vibrations are subtle. For example the best way to check the smoothness of your X is to put your palm against front seat headrest or even lean your head and also check side mirror. You may be surprised- it’s more vibrat-y then my Y for example but only if you pay attention, not super intrusive yet annoying. I’ve done tire and wheel balancing including Hunter. I've also had my right front shaft replaced under warranty due to grease leakage and likely damage. Last thing I need to figure out is why my real time suspension telemetry data front is not level on level surface (anyone had clue - have posted this 3 times but no one has chimed in?), and maybe do another wheel alignment.
I checked mine while in our garage which seems very flat. While in low height:
Front left: -0.79
Front right: -0.63
Rear left: -0.63
Rear right: -0.79
Really doubt this means much.
I would think if it is real then .32" should be measurable with a ruler to see if that side is elevated?
Would think as well, but I’ll take it to Tesla June 12 and ask them to explain it. They have the tools to calibrate and measure.
My Oct. 2023 MXLR has a vibration and hum starting in the mid 40s all the time. Also when turning out of parking spots, the left wheel seems to resist turning or slip and it's felt in the steering wheel modulating a few times- sort of like a shopping cart w a bad front wheel that resists turning. SC didn't even look at it so I've lived with it and had tires balanced and rotated-they were off a few ounces but no change. But this weekend took a highway trip, and at 70MPH the steering wheel now quickly turns left and right about 1/4" each way. If I hold the wheel it mostly stops, but I feel it slightly.
