Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2019 Tesla Model 3

Four problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2019 Tesla Model 3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the 2019 Model 3.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2023

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, there was an abnormal creaking sound heard. The failure occurred at various speeds and occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and determined that the creaking sound was coming from the front upper control arm while turning the vehicle and the front lower control arm while in reverse. The dealer also diagnosed that the latter link was torn. The contact was informed that the control arms and suspension nuts and bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2020

Started to hear noise from steering. Front upper control arm failure. Many owners have same issue evidenced by forum.

3 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Please note that the full VIN of the car I am complaining about is unknown and therefore I have used the VIN of another wrecked 2019 Model 3 to submit this report. Here is a damaged Tesla in a salvage auction in germany. . Read more...

4 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

Here is a 2019 Model 3 in the junkyard. . Read more...


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