Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (131 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (eleven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems |
The front suspension control arm was completely detached due to unfastened bolts. While this happened on the parking lot at low speed, such detachment at highway speed would certainly lead to major damage, loss of control and injuries or death to the driver. Read details...
This is on recal sb-20-31-006 r3. The ball joint of my Tesla Model 3. Squeaks/creaking, when I turn the steering wheel, when I drive slow, drive fast, hit any bump, turn. The noise has gotten louder. I was told by Tesla taht my car does not qualify under the recal due to my VIN#. Read details...
During low speed, bolts became loose and completely dropped out of lower control arm causing one wheel to veer to the right. Very concerning that critical steering components do not have a castle nut and cotter pin, if this would have been high-speed there could have been loss of life. Read details...