Thoughts on My Tesla Model X After Six Months

[Dalish_Elves]

I wanted to share some honest reflections after six months with my 2023 Tesla Model X. I do enjoy driving it, the performance, charging capabilities, climate system, audio quality, and road noise levels are all excellent. But, like any car, it has its quirks, and a few design decisions really stand out.

The Good
First. I love the electric driving experience, smooth, quiet, and powerful. The range is solid, and charging hasn’t been an issue for me here in Pittsburgh. The interior is comfortable, and I appreciate the car’s modern vibe. It definitely gets attention and sparks conversations.

The Not-So-Good
Now the quirks. The tiny horn button feels impractical and even dangerous in situations where you need to react quickly. Why move away from the traditional center horn? Another odd change is the lack of turn signal stalks. The touch buttons are functional but require more attention, which isn’t ideal.

Tesla’s auto headlamps and wipers are another pain point. They rely on cameras rather than sensors, and in my experience, they’re the least reliable of any car I’ve had in the last decade. It’s a similar story with adaptive cruise control, false braking events and inconsistent performance make it frustrating to use.

Then there’s the automatic door system. While futuristic, it’s often more annoying than helpful, especially when your hands are full, and the door doesn’t fully open or close on the first try.

The Bigger Picture
As much as I admire Tesla for pushing boundaries, some of these high-tech features feel like they’re solutions to problems that didn’t exist. I also expected better customer service from such an innovative company, but my local service center and Tesla’s online support haven’t been very responsive to my concerns.

I still appreciate the environmental benefits and the fact that the car stands out from the crowd, but the experience has been bittersweet. Comparing it to my wife’s Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid (which costs half as much and lacks these tech headaches), I sometimes wonder if I made the right choice.

Unless these issues are addressed in future updates, I probably wont get another Tesla. For now, I’m sticking it out and hoping that over-the-air updates can address at least some of these frustrations.

 

[Bella]

I enjoy my 2023 Tesla Model X for its performance and features, but issues like the horn, touch controls, and unreliable auto systems sometimes make it frustrating.

 

[Nakmor_Drack]

This is such a balanced take on the Model X experience, thanks for sharing! I agree that the smooth electric driving and attention-grabbing design are big wins. But those quirks, like the horn and the inconsistent adaptive cruise control, can’t be ignored. It’s almost like Tesla prioritized innovation over practicality in some areas. I have a Model 3 and share your pain with Tesla’s service; it can be hit or miss. That said, I’m optimistic about over-the-air updates, it’s one of the best things about owning a Tesla, and hopefully, they address some of your concerns soon

 

[TeslanderX]

Hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts! It sounds like you're enjoying the performnce and features, but those quirks are definitely frustrating. I can relate to a lot of what you mentioned. Hopefully, Tesla addresses some of these issues in future updates. Fingers crossed for a smoother exper ience!

 

[Thomas1800]

Your honest reflections really capture the rollercoaster of owning a Tesla X. It’s wild how even the most innovative features can have their quirks.. Fingers crossed Tesla takes these insights to heart and makes improvements in future updates!