Suspension Noise problems of the 2017 Tesla Model S

This is my second Tesla. I've had noises in suspension and have been told it was a control arm and paid for it. Noise immediately returned. Later told its stabilizer. That was on first Tesla. Media control unit constantly failed. Second Tesla - [xxx]- suspension problems. Something feels like it will pop of I turn wheel too far and the brake or something makes a loud noise when disengaging. They say they can't duplicate but it happens every time I brake or release hold. My mcu is failing on this car. They replaced the ram but it still fails. Gps is barely functional and my reverse camera will not appear many times. Sometimes my car won't charge. They ignore and say it's normal. Mcu needs replacement. I spoke to a Tesla employee and I'm sure you know, but he says they only wipe and recycle the ram used on the mcu. That would explain fast failures again. They are trying to stall our warranties out to force purchase of the second mcu that they claim is the best solution. They are not going to stop these behaviors if we aren't protected. I have video I can share. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Driving on highway on autopilot when another car cut into my lane immediately in front of me. I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting him and heard a horrific noise. After the brakes stopped my car I had difficulty steering & still heard a terrible grinding noise underneath the car, but was able to limp off the highway to a safe place. I discovered that the suspension had broken. After car was taken to nearby Tesla service location I read that there had been issues with the suspension in my model year 2017 and that in china Tesla had agreed to repair this defect, but that in the u. S. So far they had deemed it 'wear and tear'. I understand there are attempts at some legal class action suits going on. They removed and replaced both front lower fore links with updated parts and replaced damaged left front wheel arch liner and said the failure was due to 'metal fatigue, most likely onset by the sudden braking maneuver'. The charge was initially over $1,300, but as soon as I mentioned my knowledge of the aforementioned suspension problems,Tesla immediately said the entire cost would be covered as 'goodwilll service'.

I was braking from about 35 mph to make a 90 degree right hand turn into driveway. There was a sudden grinding noise and shuddering. I continued to brake and turn until I was safely in the driveway. A quick inspect revealed some damage to the wheel well, but the car seem drive-able, so I very slowly limped into a parking spot. I've read enough posts from other people having this same failure to immediately suspect a suspension failure. When parked it was easy to identify the same failure I've seen all over the internet. Control arm failed, resulting the wheel touching the wheel well as I was braking, burning through to the metal and gouging my wheel.

Left front suspension part broke allowing the tire to jamb into the wheel cowling. It happened on a city street then was unable to move, needed to be towed. I found a small cracked aluminum part under the car. It sounds like the recall that is now being discussed, at first they said it was my fault but they were"talked into" fixing it for free, thought you should know.

For a few days I noticed a clunking noise emanating from the left front of the car when going over uneven pavement. Then while backing out of a parking space, the tire collided with the wheel liner and the car would not move. The car was towed to the Tesla dealership where it was found that the front driver caster arm was broken. I later read that there had been other reports of 'linkages near the ball joints' of the suspension failing, allowing contact between the tire and the wheel liner. This sounds a lot like what happened to my car so I wanted to share my experience.

Front suspension makes a knocking noise going 30 mph or slower on small bumps in the road, Tesla replaced front struts under warranty in may of 2020, is little better but the knocking is still there.

Please excuse me for being so persistent in my reporting of Tesla defects. I am a man on a mission. The affected car is a 2017 Tesla Model S, I do not have the VIN so I have used one from a wrecked vehicle instead. Here is a thread discussing Tesla suspension breakages. Https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/lower-control-arm-failure. 172590/#post-4173704 *** coloradogirl22, Nov 5, 2019 I have a 2017 Model S. Yesterday, when I was backing up slowly in a parking lot, I heard a loud crunching, scraping sound, and then my front right wheel "fell off. " taking a closer look, it appears that the lower control arm sheered off from the wheel assembly (see pics). I didn't hit anything and have no idea what could have caused it. "***** see attached photographs. This time, rather than a cracked alloy casting it is the shaft of the lower ball joint that has snapped. This same failure has been reported many times. This ball joint stem looks to be of very poor quality and is undersized for the weight of the car. This is bad design. Bad manufacture. Bad inspection. Bad maintenance. On the Tesla forums owners who are considering reporting this failure are strongly discouraged by the Tesla congregation. Although many of these suspension breakages are reported to have happened at low speed, it is likely that some have happened at high speed and the owners did not live to tell the tale. Please investigate. Thank you keef.

While reversing my vehicle out of my driveway with the steering wheel turned all the way to the left, a loud snapping sound was heard from the front driver's side tire. Upon inspection, the cause of the sound was not visible. I continued driving a few miles while listening for any changes to the vehicle. A few miles down the road, I prepared to enter the freeway. As I depressed the brake pedal, there was a loud grinding noise emitting from the front of the vehicle. I pulled the vehicle off to the side of the road and called Tesla roadside assistance. I advised them of my observations and was issued a preliminary diagnosis of debris in the brake caliper. I proceeded to drive my car to a high-pressure washing station to remove the debris. While parking at my destination, I noticed my steering wheel required a bit more force to durn the wheel; as I was encountering more resistance than usual while steering the vehicle. I got out and looked at the front driver's side wheel while the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left. I noticed a hole approximately 2' tall and 1' wide had been worn through the wheel well liner behind the rear of the tire. Through the hole, I saw some wire coverings and a piece of the vehicle's aluminum frame. I also observed the wheel would rub up against the exposed metal frame when the steering wheel was turned. I called Tesla roadside again and updated them of my findings. The car was towed to the service center and subsequently diagnosed with a broken fore-link on the front driver's side suspension. The fore-links on both sides of the vehicle were replaced, as well as the wheel well liner.

Yet another case of broken suspension on a Tesla. Https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/fore-link-suspension-failure-while-driving-on-the-freeway. 141701/ Model S 75 2017 with only 9500 miles. I got it in Mar of 2017 so it hasn't even been 2 years. I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane and about to get into the carpool lane when traffic suddenly came to a halt. I slammed on my brakes and then started to drive again but realized I couldn't. The car shook and there was a loud screeching/grinding sound. Luckily a motorcycle cop happened to come by and called highway patrol and the freeway tow truck so help get me out of the fast lane and across 3 lanes to the right shoulder. Then, I called Tesla roadside to get towed into the dealership. The service guy did not seem surprised and diagnosed the problem right away on seeing the car. The left front fore link in the suspension broke. If this was a known issue, I'm wondering why there hasn't been a recall. What if I was driving with my 2 kids? the car is still in the shop now being repaired. Even after the repair, is it safe to be driving a Tesla? would you guys chance it with your kids in the car and risk that happening on the freeway? please respond with your opinion. Debating whether to sell my car right now. I don't know if this was a faulty part or faulty design and I see there have been other postings on this catastrophic mechanical failure. Follow up posts on that thread seek to deny and cover up the problem. This is a lethal defect. Please investigate. Not an owner. . . Concerned citizen etc. Etc.