I got my Model X P100D Raven version around July 2019. Ever since I got the car, it have been to the service center for over 6 times. It had issue with regard to fits and finish to drive train noise. The fits and finish I was mentally prepared for, and did not care much, as the body shop was able to minimize the issue (not completely make it flush perfect like other car maker).
The Main issue that is still driving me crazy is the new drive train nose. I am not talking about the louder motor noise the new raven model is making (been discussed in other forms). I am talking about the pattern whooshing noise. As I drive my car around 25 to 35 MPH, it will make this whoosh whoosh whoosh pattern noise, it sounds like the shaft is bend and is rubbing against the bearing. The noise is especially clear over smooth road as less road noise mean less road noise masking the whooshing sound. Sometimes if I drive on a very smooth highway road up to 65mph, I can still hear it, just in faster pattern. It is not a hummm, like an electric motor, it is a clear pattern sound that sounds like something is wrong with your car.
Fast forward, after 6 visits to 2 different service centers, it was concluded that this noise is normal, apparently all raven model drive train have this sound.
Below is a direct quote from the service center technician note.
It was also noted to me that some raven model have more noticeable noise than other. This noise make me wish i got the Pre-Raven P100D model X. Those are some really quiet car compare to the new raven model.
I feel the Tesla test drive experience these days are not completely truthful, as they use older model to represent their vehicle which I believe have different experience from their newer model.
If your in the market for a new Tesla Raven version, please read the information above and do your own research before making your choice.
Do any other raven owner out there have the same experience? If you do, did you resolve your issue? Please share, I really want to get rid of this noise.
The Main issue that is still driving me crazy is the new drive train nose. I am not talking about the louder motor noise the new raven model is making (been discussed in other forms). I am talking about the pattern whooshing noise. As I drive my car around 25 to 35 MPH, it will make this whoosh whoosh whoosh pattern noise, it sounds like the shaft is bend and is rubbing against the bearing. The noise is especially clear over smooth road as less road noise mean less road noise masking the whooshing sound. Sometimes if I drive on a very smooth highway road up to 65mph, I can still hear it, just in faster pattern. It is not a hummm, like an electric motor, it is a clear pattern sound that sounds like something is wrong with your car.
Fast forward, after 6 visits to 2 different service centers, it was concluded that this noise is normal, apparently all raven model drive train have this sound.
Below is a direct quote from the service center technician note.
It was also noted to me that some raven model have more noticeable noise than other. This noise make me wish i got the Pre-Raven P100D model X. Those are some really quiet car compare to the new raven model.
I feel the Tesla test drive experience these days are not completely truthful, as they use older model to represent their vehicle which I believe have different experience from their newer model.
If your in the market for a new Tesla Raven version, please read the information above and do your own research before making your choice.
Do any other raven owner out there have the same experience? If you do, did you resolve your issue? Please share, I really want to get rid of this noise.