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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 7 passengers |
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| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $67,142–$78,610 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2017 Tesla Model X is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 7.0/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.3/10, while Reliability at 5.3/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional ev — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 5.3/10 for reliability, this ev trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 8.0/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.0/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining evs to actually drive. On technology it rates 9.3/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $67,142–$78,610, 102 MPG, seating 7, the Tesla Model X sits in the luxury tier of the ev market. The value score of 5.5/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 9 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2017 Tesla Model X sits in the middle of the field. Until its value and reliability scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2017 Tesla Model X ranks #243 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 10% of the segment. Its 7.0/10 overall score is 0.6 points below the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $67,142 starting price is about 27% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Across the Model X model years we've scored, the 2017 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.5/10 | $87,539 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.5/10 | $87,539 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.5/10 | $84,990 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.3/10 | $82,440 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.3/10 | $79,890 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.2/10 | $77,340 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.3/10 | $74,791 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.1/10 | $72,241 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.2/10 | $69,691 | Read review → |
| 2017 (this review) | 7.0/10 | $67,142 | |
| 2016 | 7.0/10 | $64,592 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Parking brake 19/04/2017 · 17V260000 | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release. |
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| Seats / Mid/rear assembly 12/10/2017 · 17V639000 | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
| Electrical system / Adas / Autonomous/self driving / Software 27/01/2022 · 22V037000 | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through… |
| Back over prevention / Software 29/01/2021 · 21V035000 | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the… |
| Forward collision avoidance / sensing system / camera 29/10/2021 · 21V846000 | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the… |
Showing 5 of 10 campaigns — see the full list on NHTSA's site.
We rate the 2017 Tesla Model X's reliability 5.3/10 — below the segment average, so budget for higher maintenance. It has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
10 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 7.0/10 overall, ranking #243 of 268 evs in our database (better than 10% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2017 Tesla Model X starts at $67,142 and ranges up to $78,610 across trims (MSRP when new). At 102 MPG, expect roughly $515/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Tesla models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.