Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the body (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Structure problems |
Front impact bumper separated from mount on one side due to rust. Noticed a noise from front of car when going over small bumps in the road. If we had been in an accident, the impact bumper would not have provided adequate protection for the passengers or vehicle components near the drivers front Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive and electrical power. A warning message stating that the vehicle was about to shut off was illuminated. Read details...
The driver's door handle (exterior) will not present, which makes it impossible to open the driver's door from the outside. The vehicle is 6 years old with less than 40k miles on it. The Tesla customer service rep said this was a known defect, but they are still charging over $400 to fix it. Read details...