Suspension Related Problems of the 2019 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2019 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
6
Suspension Noise problems
1
Ball Joint problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2019 Tesla Model S

The Suspension problem

Experienced rattling while driving. Brought car in and was told this is a known problem. Obtained copy of the bulletin from Tesla saying this was a “fix upon notification” rather than a recall. Then was forced to pay for the repairs.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

At low speeds (10-30 mph) there is a rattle that sounds like it is coming from under the front left side of the car. It is triggered by even the slightest of bumps in the road. In 2018, Tesla admitted to the problem and was replacing struts (or even buying back cars), but ever since 2019, they say   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

This about the 400th time that I have had to file a complaint about defective Tesla suspensions. I don't give up easily. Here is a Tesla in the junkyard   Read details...


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