Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
1

Door Latch problem

The passenger door handle and locking mechanism was not functioning properly. The front passenger door handle was not presenting. Also, every time I parked the car or unlocked the car, the door would pop open. Also, while in drive and when the car was in motion the passenger door would pop open unexpectedly. Safety is put at risk as the door would pop open while the car was in drive and in motion. The problem was reproduced several times and the Tesla service center acknowledged the problem and fixed it. They charged me $477. There were no warning signs.


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