Defroster/defogger/hvac System Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 2 problems related to defroster/defogger/hvac system (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model 3 based on all problems reported for the Model 3.

1 Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem of the 2022 Tesla Model 3

Failure Date: 02/19/2025

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that after having a software update completed on the vehicle, while the defroster was activated, the windshield failed to clear up as needed. The contact stated that the heater also failed to operate as needed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact learned of a recall for the failure however, the contact was unable to confirm if the VIN was previously included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the next repair was not covered under recall. The failure mileage was 83,000.

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2 Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Failure Date: 03/21/2022

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the hvac system became inoperable. The contact stated that the cold weather had frozen the windows and the contact was unable to properly see out of the windows and windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not yet repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

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Other Common Visibility related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
132
Visibility problems
30
Windshield problems
3
Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems
2
Rearview Mirror problems
1
Power Window problems
1


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