Equipment Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 656 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (641 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Tesla Model 3

The Equipment problem

Following a professional suspension repair at a Tesla service center, critical underbody fasteners (bolts) became loose, causing the aero shield to sag and creating a potential road hazard. Upon inspection, the service technician confirmed the bolts were unsecured.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

I had an a/c repair person at my house, he was admiring the car saying how new it looked. I asked him if I should move the car out of the garage so he could work, he said "yes". I started to back out of my garage, I moved it 4-5 feet, the wheels hadn't even crossed the garage floor when I   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

Due to the manual locks being looked at as a safety issue, I went and looked at the rear door manual release for our Model 3. We also have a 2023 model y and I know they have a rear door release, as stupid as the location is, it is there.   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

While driving south bound on sepulveda blvd in torrance and intending to go 405 north, the gps suggests to take a left turn for the ramp. The left turn is illegal. The ramp is on the right side of the road. With fsd, I have to intervene and take control.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

My Tesla Model 3 has an issue know as phantom touch, which, based on the Tesla forms is not a problem that is unique to me, but it occurs with many early production Model 3s. According to the discussions in Tesla forums, phantom touch is a hardware problem that is resolved by replacing the touch   Read details...




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