I just had my 2016 Model X (Rear, Driver-side) control arm failure as I was about to get onto the highway. I made a left-hand turn and heard a clunk (thought it was a rock or gravel) and then noticed car pulling to the left. I tried to pull over to inspect just before getting onto the highway (~10 meters) and the wheel completely falls into the tire-well (and is no longer drivable).
Out of warranty, so close to $6000 (Canadian) in repairs. They claim it's normal wear and tear. Some disagree. Do these need to get inspected/replaced every 6 years to ensure this doesn't happen?
I'm just thankful it didn't fail a short time later while I was driving 100km/h on the highway.
I'm just thankful it didn't fail a short time later while I was driving 100km/h on the highway.