Holy moly! They need to hire several people like you. We highly considered the model X before buying the Y. Tesla has to change its focus from pushing out product to quality control
@@Ravenought69 He's asking that from a financial point of view, not from a "pride in making a great product" angle. To most CEOs, the less they can spend, the better, as long as people keep on buying the product.
I agree with the video review. I looked at one about a year ago. I walked. When you follow any Tesla on the road look at the trunk and how frequently there is a large gap on one side or the other when closed. Just one small example
Really nice review - thank you. The alignment issues are stunning to me. They'd be stunning if this thing cost $50K. The fact the poor build quality cracked the window is jaw-dropping.
After all these years, I STILL can’t understand why Tesla can’t get their build quality act together. It’s not like it’s rare cases that happen randomly…these are issues that many owners have complained about for years, literally. I love their vehicles and even own a Model 3, but it really makes me not want to consider another one considering the real possibility of getting one that might be well built and one that looks like it was slapped together
Yes These car cartel companies should be taken to task for defects they know about. You should be Compensated for your time and inconvenience then these billionaire s will realize they can't screw over the public
I once did a chrome-delete on a 2016 model X, the bad panel alignments were pretty much the same as on this new model X ... no improvement there. The new interior does look and feel better (in certain places), but overall still nowhere near what I'd expect from a $100K+ vehicle, but I get that same feeling also at other brands lately.
@@MarkBraggs Eh, it's kinda their halo car. It's not meant to be made in volume. The speed on a plaid is really ludacris compared to anything else similar. Plus I think the brand damage of having a "failed" car that ends up discontinued at this point in Teslas trajectory would not be worth the money it costs them to keep it going right now. Gotta keep making those Falcon doors.
@@денисбаженов-щ1бand they make smaller margins. If google made a iPhone killer they could with lower margins easily.. No VW EV isn’t outselling tesla 😂 And no you can’t compare the CT to a suv.. let along you’re betting against the highest reservation car in history. So… I’ll take your bet
Owned a 2018 X and now a 2023 X plaid and both definitely had lots of build issues. The list is long and frustrating. That said still the most amazing car I have ever experienced. I pile my 4 kids into a rocket ship everyday with a big grin on my face. The front windshield, the power, the falcon wing doors, charging speed and range, sound system and all the tech features that are continuously added. It’s a badass car and the panel gaps and interior squeaks are just something you shrug off while effortlessly passing almost every other car on the road.
This car is polarizing for sure. People will remember both good and bad, but not forget about the car. The model X contributes very little to the bottom line so I understand they are not focusing on this but still a shame that not every plaid owner is getting a really high quality finish. I have a MY long range and I have the same smile going on road trips with that car.
@@djjoefreshboy7455Plan on a list of things for service to take care of every quarter in the first year. They will fix 60% and blame software for the rest. Be persistent. After you get all the initial quality items done the car becomes very reliable. Finally another feature I forgot to mention is full self driving. I use it daily. It is like having a driver for you that you just have to keep an eye on. Reduces the stress of day to day and especially road trip driving. It is relaxing to have a car drive you around.
Look, if you buy a BMW X7 it will have consistent panel gaps and a cushier softer interior, but it will also need to be thrown away after 100k miles, whereas your X will be just getting started. Quality can be measured in multiple ways. To say nothing of operational costs and depreciation, where the X wins hands-down. But this is an excellent video, keep them coming!
@@MichalRusko absolutely true! GREAT cars! Until the heating/cooling cycles cause plastic oil/cooling gaskets and hoses to fail under the hood or the glue separates and headliner falls or the transmission fluid wears out and so does your 8 speed auto. If you want to look into the future life of an x7 you can just look at the past life of any x5 or x6. th-cam.com/video/Dc0o6Cs96Kc/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video! Very informative. I don't think I've ever come across a video that addresses that many issues with Tesla. I hope you can give a reference or a comparison in terms of the issues you've pointed it out this video like a comparable vehicle from BMW or Mercedes or Porsche. Is their build quality that perfect, or we're just being too picky on Tesla!
@@mxj247I think it has more to do with being excited your car finally comes in, you don’t notice these things until you get use to the car. Then you notice all the flaws .
Sorry Americans but the problem is American build quality in general. The Chinese made Tesla's are perfectly fine, why can't the US plant still not fix these problems after all these years? I've had American cars before and they are always substandard build quality, unfortunately the reputation is true and doesn't seem to be able to change.
No matter what the cost, there’s no excuse for letting a car leave the factory with such poor quality control. This makes for a bad reputation for your product. Tesla has been in existence for over ten years and to still have these problems is inexcusable. From what I can tell all of these problems are at the original Tesla plant in Fremont, Ca. Perhaps Elon should shut that plant down and move completely out of California. If Elon would hire some Toyota Quality Control Engineers they would solve these problems. This is the best QC video I’ve ever seen, Thanks.
If a auto manufacture can't get the glass and body panels to align, what else did they miss? $110k for this? Well, Tesla sure thinks highly of themselves. They will not see my money.
To be fair, you are reviewing a specific car that is defective with known issues i.e. the broken glass on the falcon wing. That is not typical. I have had two model x’s, current being a plaid 2023, and neither of them had build issues. There are quirks with the software, but it is still the only car I’ve ever owned that gets technologically better after you buy it, not worse. And even the worst Tesla model x plaid is better than almost every suv out there imho. But I’m obviously biased :-)
very comprehensive review, pointing out the flaws and imperfections, as well as the great design and use of materials. I usually get bored after 15 minutes of reviews like these, but he kept my interest to the end. Thanks for the video!
i used to paint yachts, when the paint does that we called it orange peel usually caused by laying on a coat of paint that is too thick and it doesn't cure properly edit: lol i should watch the whole video before commenting 🤪
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 If that was a real problem, minivan sliding doors are far more effective, and you don't have to worry about snow on the roof being an impediment.
@@sharms888 oops! I didnt mean to quote Tesla as a luxury car here in this context.. I was referring to other brands like BMW, Benz or others,. as I really dont feel they are luxury brands, even though they term with such keywords.
Rode in a friends Tesla Model X from 2017 and was very dissapointed. Cool tech, horrible car. Noisy as all hell, creaks and cracks throughout the entire car, leather seats making lots of noise, rubber seals starting to fail causing lots of wind noise and whistling, some fluid valve has broken several times and limited charging speed with no fixes. Only good thing about the car is free supercharging and decent EV tech. The rest is horrible for what you are paying, over 100,000.
Honestly seems like they’re putting the majority of their quality control efforts into the Model 3 and Y, seeing as how they’re the vehicles ending up in the most customers hands, so they want the majority of the word of mouth marketing to be favorable. Seems backwards, but that’s how it seems to work with marketing models like Teslas. Put your “best” efforts into wherever the bulk of your product is going, even if that product is the “budget” option.
This is why i love out of spec. Showing the truth. Not a Tesla stock pumping fan boy channel. Tesla is the BEV yard stick. But needs to stop cost cutting, on the build.
Thanks for the great review. I am not sure why they don’t hire QC for Fremont factory? I rejected 4 VINs due to the poor build quality and the one I accepted has a lot of paint issue on the $2K option.
Which brand has the best and most consistent build quality? Id say Audi, actual german made Mercedes (the Alabama Plant is not as good ive been told) and Japanese premium cars like Lexus. Volvo seems really good from what ive seen in person especially the V60 and V90. Porsche is top notch ofc
It's frustrating to see yet another video about how poor the quality of a Model X is. Too many comparisons are made between the Model X and competitors who start at a much higher price point. 100k for a car with these unique features is hardly unusual nowadays. 40k used to be the price of a semi high-end car. Nowadays, that's the price of a Honda. I personally have had a problem free ownership of a Model X for 5 years now. I've put over 220,000 miles on it, and I've never had problems with the Falcon doors. At 190k miles I had to replace the bushings on the driver side suspension. That's all. Basically, whoever watches this should know there are many out there who have had their Teslas for years, worry free.
Do a review on Benz cars using same standard, you will find lots of minor issues with Benz as well. I have both Model S and Benz AMG GLE 53($90K), lots of minor issues on Benz as well - loose/noise plastic panels in many places(exterior), ugly/cheap plastic door seals, press interior parts creak noises almost everywhere; engine jerky in low speed/stop,....
The model Ys are exceptional. Unfortunately, with a design like the X, it would be really expensive to correct everything and Tesla chose not to do it.
Just not a fan of the X. Going for the R1S instead. Im sure there will be similar quality issues but I just dont see why pay so much for the X. I didn't find it all that
This is so disappointing. I test drove a Model X over the weekend. One of the falcon doors wouldn't close with no body in the car or near it? I'd have to close it with the display unit in the drivers seat. It also had a loud squeaking noise in the back when I went over bumps. At the same time I LOVED IT!!! This video is scaring me away from wanting to order a new one. When are these quality issues going to be fixed? After so many years of Model X, shouldn't these issues be fixed?
The X has been in production since 2015. I think the complicated assembly that’s required on the assembly line is the major cause of the poor fit and finish. This is not a vehicle that’s meant for mass production.
This was not from the early ones. I have 2023 with ultrasonic sensors and hardware 3. This one doesn't have the ultrasonic sensors it means it has the hardware 4.
Got to ride a model y on my Uber and quality is so bad. Car felt cheap and doors are thin and rattled when opening and shutting. You could feel all the imperfections on the road and it rattles like my old Acura Integra. The technology is cool but I think the cheap feel and rattling would annoy me. Maybe I’ll rent one on Turo and give it another chance
I have had major problems with falcon wing doors during winter when there is snow and ice. Also the front door windows malfunction easily during winter.
I think you just gotta buy these cars knowing that they're built utilitarian in volume meant to get used and not really art pieces despite what people like to think they are. 110k for a plaid, you're buying the battery and drive train, build is tesla standards.
@@harmony3138 market choices are great, but a Mercedes is not a plaid, plus supercharger network. Merc build quality today I'm not sure is that much better anyway, lots of plastics and interior snap panels just like everyone else. Maccan is to be seen. Current generation of all cars in each tier feel both cheap and expensive at the same time, just the age we're in it seems.
Model S owner here and I know that both the S and the X are built on the same platform but the build quality is noticeably different. I love my Model S but I would not drive a Model X.
The cost difference between the Tesla and the German OEMs has give and take. Tesla has many things down pat while the OEMs have issues…with the electronics systems, lack of range and the lack of good charging infrastructure.
My coworker had one. The door never opened when parked next to a pillar. We had to "escape" through the front doors. It was a little embarrassing for my coworker.
I love gull-wing doors but Not on the rear doors, seems pointless, as the rear seats get far less use. Model X looks like a great car but Tesla needs to work on quality.
One more reason justifying my BMW IX purchase decision over the Tesla Model X. I would be incensed to have the glass roof break in just one month on a $110K dollar car.
I think the x plaid is much more fun, I don't know why it has to have all these issues. The Y and 3 issues have been mostly ironed out, my 2023 Y compared to 2020 is night and day. 2023 near perfect build.
@@mt2nv1 I actually have had no issues with DC fast charging my IX, even at EA stations. In fact, I picked it up in Baltimore and drove it cross country back to WA state the day I bought it. I mostly charge it is at home, and that is a breeze. I agree Tesla wins at the DC fast charging game, and I look forward to being able go use their chargers in the future.
@@mt2nv1 I agree the Supercharger network is superior and will likely be the real money maker for Tesla in the future when everyone adopts NACS but as it stands today if you can charge at home I would seriously consider other options besides Tesla at these price points.
Damn watching this makes me so much more happier with my model 3. I know that Tesla is not known for their build quality and have never checked out a model x in person but this is so much worse than I had expected.
You keep mentioning it's a $110,000 car, but the same car is selling A LOT MORE in other parts of the world. Cars are the cheapest in the USA, stop complaining.
Funny, Tesla has all of these quality problems, yet companies like Volvo/Polestar (which ironically build the EX90 and S60 here in the US), get flack for being owned by Geely, and their cars have NOWHERE near this level of shoddy build. Interesting how the perception of quality being subpar from Chinese ownership overshadows the blatant issues in US-built cars like these. Sounds like Tesla QC oversight is lax, no matter how many iterations of the same car come out. Unacceptable by any brand standards.
im not sure if this was intentional, but the reason for the front door handle all the way at the end of the door was so you dont have to press the close button near the handle, you can squeeze the handle with the thumb on the inside and fingers on the outside and it just closes for you. way more natural motion
This was a really solid review. I have a X Plaid and it has some build quality issues. I installed xPel Stealth immediately after I got it. It’s still by far the best car I’ve owned.
Makes the much smaller sales numbers understandable but you are paying for the gull wing doors ... the only in the Industry still...and Tesla knows this and is willing to accept the consequences. My only dislike for all Teslas but especially this is no mud flaps to keep the dings and gunk much reduced. Given the current price a Ford F150 et al more than worth the expense provided Tesla is willing to negotiate. The biggest collapse in the value of a used vehicle by percentage are the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y so "cheap for a reason."
pretty disappointing seeing I thought they had vastly improved on finish. I'm hesitant to pull the trigger until they improve on the plethora of defects. "Heffe, do you even know what a plethora is?"
they did for the 3/y, most issues ironded out, My new build is perfect. I think they honestly and sadly don't give a shit about the X. Which sucks because it is such a fun car.
Ford continues to have major, massive problems across all their vehicles resulting in voluminous costly recalls. And this says nothing about the poor engineering that is not immediately obvious. Amazed that you think Ford is good. I have a MME 4EX Premium. Certainly OT impressed with it on many levels…but then I saw Kyle Conor’s recent video about it and learned what a disaster of a vehicle it is. Kyle and Munro convinced me that the newer EV startups have some issues but it sure looks to me like the legacy companies are bringing really bad ideas to their new EVs.
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Holy moly! They need to hire several people like you. We highly considered the model X before buying the Y. Tesla has to change its focus from pushing out product to quality control
amen
Why should they as long as there are people waiting in line to take delivery regardless of quality?
@@PreschoolDropout673 are you serious? LMAO Why fix the shitty car?
@@Ravenought69 I'm very serious
@@Ravenought69 He's asking that from a financial point of view, not from a "pride in making a great product" angle. To most CEOs, the less they can spend, the better, as long as people keep on buying the product.
Should we be surprised? 😂
Yes because Model Y from Germany and China has better build quality than basically any other competitor car for the price...
As a two Tesla owner…
“Everything is within spec”
-Tesla Service
@@RayNLALOL
Our God Elon is never wrong...
😂
I agree with the video review. I looked at one about a year ago. I walked. When you follow any Tesla on the road look at the trunk and how frequently there is a large gap on one side or the other when closed. Just one small example
Haven’t seen a noticeable gap in years.
There were noticeable issues years ago.
Really nice review - thank you. The alignment issues are stunning to me. They'd be stunning if this thing cost $50K. The fact the poor build quality cracked the window is jaw-dropping.
After all these years, I STILL can’t understand why Tesla can’t get their build quality act together. It’s not like it’s rare cases that happen randomly…these are issues that many owners have complained about for years, literally. I love their vehicles and even own a Model 3, but it really makes me not want to consider another one considering the real possibility of getting one that might be well built and one that looks like it was slapped together
More people should complain or hire a lawyer or do not take delivery so Tesla fixes these issues for good.
@@Mugsy-14 It's not until filed. This car looks like a lemon to me.
Yes These car cartel companies should be taken to task for defects they know about. You should be Compensated for your time and inconvenience then these billionaire s will realize they can't screw over the public
I once did a chrome-delete on a 2016 model X, the bad panel alignments were pretty much the same as on this new model X ... no improvement there. The new interior does look and feel better (in certain places), but overall still nowhere near what I'd expect from a $100K+ vehicle, but I get that same feeling also at other brands lately.
With such a small volume sold it seems like it would be best to stop production lines on the X…reallocate to Model Y.
@@MarkBraggs Eh, it's kinda their halo car. It's not meant to be made in volume. The speed on a plaid is really ludacris compared to anything else similar. Plus I think the brand damage of having a "failed" car that ends up discontinued at this point in Teslas trajectory would not be worth the money it costs them to keep it going right now. Gotta keep making those Falcon doors.
@@MarkBraggs
Coming soon!
And a Honda is 40k so…
@@денисбаженов-щ1бand they make smaller margins. If google made a iPhone killer they could with lower margins easily..
No VW EV isn’t outselling tesla 😂
And no you can’t compare the CT to a suv.. let along you’re betting against the highest reservation car in history. So… I’ll take your bet
I am very surprised that the owner accepted the delivery. I just denied a delivery due to the build quality as well as couple scratches on the car
Owned a 2018 X and now a 2023 X plaid and both definitely had lots of build issues. The list is long and frustrating. That said still the most amazing car I have ever experienced. I pile my 4 kids into a rocket ship everyday with a big grin on my face. The front windshield, the power, the falcon wing doors, charging speed and range, sound system and all the tech features that are continuously added. It’s a badass car and the panel gaps and interior squeaks are just something you shrug off while effortlessly passing almost every other car on the road.
With a 1000+hp on instant tap, there’s not many vehicles on the road that can hang from a stoplight
This car is polarizing for sure. People will remember both good and bad, but not forget about the car. The model X contributes very little to the bottom line so I understand they are not focusing on this but still a shame that not every plaid owner is getting a really high quality finish. I have a MY long range and I have the same smile going on road trips with that car.
@@djjoefreshboy7455Plan on a list of things for service to take care of every quarter in the first year. They will fix 60% and blame software for the rest. Be persistent. After you get all the initial quality items done the car becomes very reliable. Finally another feature I forgot to mention is full self driving. I use it daily. It is like having a driver for you that you just have to keep an eye on. Reduces the stress of day to day and especially road trip driving. It is relaxing to have a car drive you around.
Look, if you buy a BMW X7 it will have consistent panel gaps and a cushier softer interior, but it will also need to be thrown away after 100k miles, whereas your X will be just getting started. Quality can be measured in multiple ways. To say nothing of operational costs and depreciation, where the X wins hands-down. But this is an excellent video, keep them coming!
Why would you want to do that? To throw away an X7. I had one and it was a beast in terms of quality and performance. No quality issues at all.
@@MichalRusko absolutely true! GREAT cars! Until the heating/cooling cycles cause plastic oil/cooling gaskets and hoses to fail under the hood or the glue separates and headliner falls or the transmission fluid wears out and so does your 8 speed auto. If you want to look into the future life of an x7 you can just look at the past life of any x5 or x6. th-cam.com/video/Dc0o6Cs96Kc/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video! Very informative. I don't think I've ever come across a video that addresses that many issues with Tesla.
I hope you can give a reference or a comparison in terms of the issues you've pointed it out this video like a comparable vehicle from BMW or Mercedes or Porsche. Is their build quality that perfect, or we're just being too picky on Tesla!
Can't believe the owner accepted delivery. Really sad.
The average Joe doesn't look/think about panel gaps. It's about status.
@@mxj247I think it has more to do with being excited your car finally comes in, you don’t notice these things until you get use to the car. Then you notice all the flaws .
Fully agree. I would have rejected the vehicle after a walk around inspection. WAY too many issues with fit and finish.
Sorry Americans but the problem is American build quality in general. The Chinese made Tesla's are perfectly fine, why can't the US plant still not fix these problems after all these years?
I've had American cars before and they are always substandard build quality, unfortunately the reputation is true and doesn't seem to be able to change.
Because US went full idiot and cares only about diversity and other ESG bulllcrap. It's not about being the best worker anymore.
Very substandard Tesla. Excellent review Coleton😊
Another gr8 video. By the way, when is the Coda video coming out? That's the one I'm most excited about. 🚙🇺🇸🔌
No matter what the cost, there’s no excuse for letting a car leave the factory with such poor quality control. This makes for a bad reputation for your product. Tesla has been in existence for over ten years and to still have these problems is inexcusable. From what I can tell all of these problems are at the original Tesla plant in Fremont, Ca. Perhaps Elon should shut that plant down and move completely out of California. If Elon would hire some Toyota Quality Control Engineers they would solve these problems. This is the best QC video I’ve ever seen, Thanks.
If a auto manufacture can't get the glass and body panels to align, what else did they miss? $110k for this? Well, Tesla sure thinks highly of themselves. They will not see my money.
Their ev motors, and hvac system is very good quality. Others than that, their just trendy, and very overrated.
lol you act like you have 110k to spend on a car in the first place
@@itypethetruthnobshere8975missing the point as always
To be fair, you are reviewing a specific car that is defective with known issues i.e. the broken glass on the falcon wing. That is not typical. I have had two model x’s, current being a plaid 2023, and neither of them had build issues. There are quirks with the software, but it is still the only car I’ve ever owned that gets technologically better after you buy it, not worse. And even the worst Tesla model x plaid is better than almost every suv out there imho. But I’m obviously biased :-)
very comprehensive review, pointing out the flaws and imperfections, as well as the great design and use of materials. I usually get bored after 15 minutes of reviews like these, but he kept my interest to the end. Thanks for the video!
are those miss alignments able to get fixed?
i used to paint yachts, when the paint does that we called it orange peel
usually caused by laying on a coat of paint that is too thick and it doesn't cure properly
edit: lol i should watch the whole video before commenting 🤪
My 2022 LR model 3 is the crunchiest car i've ever owned. Something is constantly rattling from road bumps and bass
Model X doors - the solution to a problem that never existed.
Would be more interested if the doors slid open like a minivan
You have never had trouble opening a door due to small parking spaces? Must be nice.
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 If that was a real problem, minivan sliding doors are far more effective, and you don't have to worry about snow on the roof being an impediment.
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500
No.... I haven't. And I grew up driving 70's 2 doors that were 19 feet long.
@@joe97nsx Yes, but then you have to drive a minivan.
tesla needs to improve massively .
Since u made this video, have u seen newer model X’s arrive to ur shop that gives an impression that tesla improved their build quality?
Loved the video. Glad to see ppl coming up with such true facts to be addressed by expensive car companies,. Love to see such on all luxury cars,.
Lol since when did Tesla become a luxury car !
@@sharms888 oops! I didnt mean to quote Tesla as a luxury car here in this context.. I was referring to other brands like BMW, Benz or others,. as I really dont feel they are luxury brands, even though they term with such keywords.
Rode in a friends Tesla Model X from 2017 and was very dissapointed. Cool tech, horrible car. Noisy as all hell, creaks and cracks throughout the entire car, leather seats making lots of noise, rubber seals starting to fail causing lots of wind noise and whistling, some fluid valve has broken several times and limited charging speed with no fixes. Only good thing about the car is free supercharging and decent EV tech. The rest is horrible for what you are paying, over 100,000.
Honestly seems like they’re putting the majority of their quality control efforts into the Model 3 and Y, seeing as how they’re the vehicles ending up in the most customers hands, so they want the majority of the word of mouth marketing to be favorable. Seems backwards, but that’s how it seems to work with marketing models like Teslas. Put your “best” efforts into wherever the bulk of your product is going, even if that product is the “budget” option.
The model 3 and y have the same issues. Who are you kidding?
Are there manual, non electric door releases for both front and rear doors?
This is why i love out of spec. Showing the truth. Not a Tesla stock pumping fan boy channel. Tesla is the BEV yard stick. But needs to stop cost cutting, on the build.
But, but, but... Margins 🥺
What year Model X is this?
If the best part is no part, why Falcon Wing doors? It needs a redo.
except those dude ;)
It looks so cheap everywhere, in and out. And the build quality is like a car feom the soviet union. Incredible
My 2024 X arrived in May of 2024 with great build quality, no issues with the rear doors.
This is insane ! Why is it not better than this
What I get from this video is that it really should cost $20,000
accurate msrp should go as follows:
model 3: $35,000
model y: $40,000
model s: $65,000
model x: $70,000
What you should get is: if you charge 100K+ you should bring the quality to the high standard.
@@trusloModel x for $70K , dude Tesla has you pussywhipped no car made out of plastic should be anywhere near $40k
@@truslo$70k for a suv with 1020hp and a 9.9 1/4 mile? Count me in 😂
Thanks for the great review. I am not sure why they don’t hire QC for Fremont factory? I rejected 4 VINs due to the poor build quality and the one I accepted has a lot of paint issue on the $2K option.
Which brand has the best and most consistent build quality?
Id say Audi, actual german made Mercedes (the Alabama Plant is not as good ive been told) and Japanese premium cars like Lexus. Volvo seems really good from what ive seen in person especially the V60 and V90. Porsche is top notch ofc
I would currently put BMW in there as well. The assembly quality is very precise and impressive.
Porsche.
Every VW company except VW😆
@@binflydushyexactly lol
the brand that has less diverse people.
It's frustrating to see yet another video about how poor the quality of a Model X is. Too many comparisons are made between the Model X and competitors who start at a much higher price point. 100k for a car with these unique features is hardly unusual nowadays. 40k used to be the price of a semi high-end car. Nowadays, that's the price of a Honda. I personally have had a problem free ownership of a Model X for 5 years now. I've put over 220,000 miles on it, and I've never had problems with the Falcon doors. At 190k miles I had to replace the bushings on the driver side suspension. That's all. Basically, whoever watches this should know there are many out there who have had their Teslas for years, worry free.
The usa factory needs to learn with the GigaFactory - European quality, or even Giga Shangai!
Disappointing build quality, especially for something this expensive. Model Y Performance is $50K after the tax credit and a much better value.
If you want more space though, the X is bigger than the Y. But I'm not sure the enormous cost is worth the extra space...
@@Superman-xr1oh If you want bigger car EQS, iX are bette choice if you have Model X budget
@@jonpetter8921 True
@@jonpetter8921na I need that 145-150 trap speed and able to carry kids. You could get a x5m and still get gapped
Do a review on Benz cars using same standard, you will find lots of minor issues with Benz as well. I have both Model S and Benz AMG GLE 53($90K), lots of minor issues on Benz as well - loose/noise plastic panels in many places(exterior), ugly/cheap plastic door seals, press interior parts creak noises almost everywhere; engine jerky in low speed/stop,....
My Model X, (new to me August 2016), $131K, at purchase... Alignment and seal issues persist.
It’s wild that Elon is still talking about hard it is to build cars, as if that’s a good excuse 12 years later.
The model Ys are exceptional. Unfortunately, with a design like the X, it would be really expensive to correct everything and Tesla chose not to do it.
Tesla should try regular doors instead of falcon wing doors in Model X.
I feel like it could be a great idea to give an option with regular doors or falcon wing doors for a certain price on the website.
oops, poor Tesla, I myself have seen so many build flaws on Tesla
3:13 On the F-35C where the wings fold up, we call that particular section the cove fairing.
Next review the Rivians terrible gaps and compare who’s worse
Highest percentage of cars recalled.... What do you expect?
It's not a car company, it's a tech company.
I wouldn't buy an Apple car or a Ford laptop.
They studied the 1990 LS400's build quality, and then did the opposite
look at the paint orange peel on the panel between the glass roof and the door at 3:45 and 6:30
Colton you need to put stickers around the car with paint thickness guides.
Its weird that Made in China cars are of higher quality, speaks of different workmanship of different gigafactory?
Just not a fan of the X. Going for the R1S instead. Im sure there will be similar quality issues but I just dont see why pay so much for the X. I didn't find it all that
Same employees who build his rockets!💥😂
Great review. Hope to see a 2023 Model S inspection videos too
This is so disappointing. I test drove a Model X over the weekend. One of the falcon doors wouldn't close with no body in the car or near it? I'd have to close it with the display unit in the drivers seat. It also had a loud squeaking noise in the back when I went over bumps. At the same time I LOVED IT!!! This video is scaring me away from wanting to order a new one. When are these quality issues going to be fixed? After so many years of Model X, shouldn't these issues be fixed?
The X has been in production since 2015. I think the complicated assembly that’s required on the assembly line is the major cause of the poor fit and finish. This is not a vehicle that’s meant for mass production.
Model X has been in production for EIGHT years; this should be solved.
Excellent review. This review will definitely effect my decision when buying an EV. Thank you
I just want to thank you for your service to your country.
put together by robots and computer aided systems , still gaps ? how did they do it in the 50's-60's?
This is the early refresh Model X from 2021/2022. We need to see the quality from a newer 2023 version
This was not from the early ones. I have 2023 with ultrasonic sensors and hardware 3. This one doesn't have the ultrasonic sensors it means it has the hardware 4.
For $110k, I'd be refusing delivery if this is the example they provided. Shocking QA failures across multiple areas, a real friday afternoon car.
Got to ride a model y on my Uber and quality is so bad. Car felt cheap and doors are thin and rattled when opening and shutting. You could feel all the imperfections on the road and it rattles like my old Acura Integra. The technology is cool but I think the cheap feel and rattling would annoy me. Maybe I’ll rent one on Turo and give it another chance
My new one doesn't rattle or anything and feels beautiful. My old one was a bit more rattling...I am blown away how nice the new Y are.
@@bitcoinman9202 that’s good they improved it because rattling and creeking while driving is a no no lol
Try a model 3. Your mind will be changed.
Rode in a m3 for an Uber in London. Was not impressed with the cheap interior quality. No excuse for a car that costs so much.
@@bgaviator I mean the Model 3 is about 32K. so
What a crappie car. People are so blind that pay all that money, for something that should cost 50%less.
I love your build quality videos, I think I'll go with the Model 3 Performance instead of the S Plaid
I have had major problems with falcon wing doors during winter when there is snow and ice. Also the front door windows malfunction easily during winter.
Do you feel the Tesla paint has orange peel look to it?
I think you just gotta buy these cars knowing that they're built utilitarian in volume meant to get used and not really art pieces despite what people like to think they are. 110k for a plaid, you're buying the battery and drive train, build is tesla standards.
At the price you can get a Mercedes EV, or even a Porsche EV (Macan next year).
Far better build quality.
@@harmony3138 market choices are great, but a Mercedes is not a plaid, plus supercharger network. Merc build quality today I'm not sure is that much better anyway, lots of plastics and interior snap panels just like everyone else. Maccan is to be seen. Current generation of all cars in each tier feel both cheap and expensive at the same time, just the age we're in it seems.
@@harmony3138 Even the cheapest Model 3 is a better EV ownership experience than the most expensive Porsche or Benz EVs on the market.
Model S owner here and I know that both the S and the X are built on the same platform but the build quality is noticeably different. I love my Model S but I would not drive a Model X.
The gaps at 33.33 is insane😂
The cost difference between the Tesla and the German OEMs has give and take. Tesla has many things down pat while the OEMs have issues…with the electronics systems, lack of range and the lack of good charging infrastructure.
My coworker had one. The door never opened when parked next to a pillar. We had to "escape" through the front doors.
It was a little embarrassing for my coworker.
I love gull-wing doors but Not on the rear doors, seems pointless, as the rear seats get far less use. Model X looks like a great car but Tesla needs to work on quality.
this is the thing holding me back from getting it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done. Very interesting. Thank you.
One more reason justifying my BMW IX purchase decision over the Tesla Model X. I would be incensed to have the glass roof break in just one month on a $110K dollar car.
That IX is such a beautiful car
I think the x plaid is much more fun, I don't know why it has to have all these issues. The Y and 3 issues have been mostly ironed out, my 2023 Y compared to 2020 is night and day. 2023 near perfect build.
You still need to deal with BMW charging and software. Tesla put the money where it counts.
@@mt2nv1 I actually have had no issues with DC fast charging my IX, even at EA stations. In fact, I picked it up in Baltimore and drove it cross country back to WA state the day I bought it. I mostly charge it is at home, and that is a breeze. I agree Tesla wins at the DC fast charging game, and I look forward to being able go use their chargers in the future.
@@mt2nv1 I agree the Supercharger network is superior and will likely be the real money maker for Tesla in the future when everyone adopts NACS but as it stands today if you can charge at home I would seriously consider other options besides Tesla at these price points.
Damn watching this makes me so much more happier with my model 3. I know that Tesla is not known for their build quality and have never checked out a model x in person but this is so much worse than I had expected.
Great review…seriously reconsidering if I want to pay $110K for all these flaws!
You keep mentioning it's a $110,000 car, but the same car is selling A LOT MORE in other parts of the world. Cars are the cheapest in the USA, stop complaining.
Funny, Tesla has all of these quality problems, yet companies like Volvo/Polestar (which ironically build the EX90 and S60 here in the US), get flack for being owned by Geely, and their cars have NOWHERE near this level of shoddy build. Interesting how the perception of quality being subpar from Chinese ownership overshadows the blatant issues in US-built cars like these. Sounds like Tesla QC oversight is lax, no matter how many iterations of the same car come out. Unacceptable by any brand standards.
Good. Thanks,
Peter
In Finland only Juha Mieto would be surprised.
I would require Tesla to replace the entire vehicle. There is major misalignment indicating the entire body is out of specification.
I just saw a Model X in Jacksonville Fl and fell in love! What a fabulous car. Paint problem, get a wrap!
Really want one but these reviews keep me from pulling the trigger. But still trade the Stock..
All of this won’t stop the Tesla fanboys
sad but true
im not sure if this was intentional, but the reason for the front door handle all the way at the end of the door was so you dont have to press the close button near the handle, you can squeeze the handle with the thumb on the inside and fingers on the outside and it just closes for you. way more natural motion
Thx for sharing ❤
Hey Colton, I've been waiting to see this video. I'll be in touch in a day or two regarding the plans we have been discussing.
This was a really solid review. I have a X Plaid and it has some build quality issues. I installed xPel Stealth immediately after I got it. It’s still by far the best car I’ve owned.
MUSKED again.
Makes the much smaller sales numbers understandable but you are paying for the gull wing doors ... the only in the Industry still...and Tesla knows this and is willing to accept the consequences. My only dislike for all Teslas but especially this is no mud flaps to keep the dings and gunk much reduced. Given the current price a Ford F150 et al more than worth the expense provided Tesla is willing to negotiate.
The biggest collapse in the value of a used vehicle by percentage are the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y so "cheap for a reason."
The warping is from Plaid mode. 😅😅
pretty disappointing seeing I thought they had vastly improved on finish. I'm hesitant to pull the trigger until they improve on the plethora of defects. "Heffe, do you even know what a plethora is?"
they did for the 3/y, most issues ironded out, My new build is perfect. I think they honestly and sadly don't give a shit about the X. Which sucks because it is such a fun car.
The ultra red paint on my 2023 Tesla X is amazing, not one flaw. Check them out at a Tesla showroom.
Tesla needs to recognize that it’s a technology company, not a vehicle manufacturer. Let the Legacy auto companies build their cars
Imagine when Ford and the other legacy manufacturers start delivering cars with NACS?
With their better build quality, why would people buy teslas?
Ford continues to have major, massive problems across all their vehicles resulting in voluminous costly recalls. And this says nothing about the poor engineering that is not immediately obvious. Amazed that you think Ford is good. I have a MME 4EX Premium. Certainly OT impressed with it on many levels…but then I saw Kyle Conor’s recent video about it and learned what a disaster of a vehicle it is. Kyle and Munro convinced me that the newer EV startups have some issues but it sure looks to me like the legacy companies are bringing really bad ideas to their new EVs.
Why when they can milk people from their money
It's a free upgrade. Why are you complaining?
Folks, it's got to be the safety goggles at the manufacturing plant that's causing all these problems...
Great video, but this is still my dream car:)
Elon Musk be like: um actually your eyes need alignment.