Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 198 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (159 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Power Window problems |
My Tesla Model 3 was brought to Tesla princeton service center on February 27, 2025 for a 12v battery replacement. During the service visit, Tesla also replaced the rear glass, citing the rear defroster as the root cause of the battery drain — a repair that was added without prior discussion Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk became inoperable. The contact stated that the trunk latch failed to open when the trunk release was engaged using the mobile application, the instrument panel, or the trunk release button. Read details...
The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front windshield fractured independently. In addition, the contact stated that there was no evidence of impact on the front windshield. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while reversing the rearview camera went complete blank causing the contact to almost struck his garage. The dealer and the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the contact had to pay for the diagnosis even if the VIN was under Read details...