Suspension Related Problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

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 (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (nine problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

The Suspension problem

I own a 2013 Tesla Model S. While investigating a knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle, I had a local shop disassemble the affected area and we discovered a crack in the rear subframe near a weld and mounting bracket. The fracture appears clean, with little or no visible corrosion.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Rear passanger control arm cracked and broke as I was driving on the freeway. Tire began to wobble and make driving unsafe.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

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...


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