Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (37 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (nine problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
Driver's side rear control arm failure. The outside knuckle of the control arm cracked and is missing a portion. Tesla agrees this is sb-19-31-001 and will not repair without payment, due to the age of the vehicle. Read details...
Rear passanger control arm cracked and broke as I was driving on the freeway. Tire began to wobble and make driving unsafe. Read details...
Vehicle makes squeak noise when driving low speed and drive over a bumper. Took the car to service center and they said right upper control arm need replacement on oct 19 2019 and paid it and replaced. Same thing happened on left upper control arm on may 08 2020 and paid and replaced. Read details...