Driveshaft Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 3 problems related to driveshaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Tesla Model S based on all problems reported for the Model S.

1 Driveshaft problem of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Failure Date: 06/10/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle started losing motive power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact called the roadside assistance and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The local dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a rear drive unit malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,523.

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2 Driveshaft problem of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Failure Date: 05/05/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to los angeles-centinela (5840 w. Centinela Ave los angeles, CA 90045 310) 649-5463) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the drive shaft. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

3 Driveshaft problem of the 2014 Tesla Model S

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

The bearing in the drive shaft is damaged and constantly whines during acceleration. I brought the car to the dealer in chicago two months ago. They said the drive shaft had to be replaced. They ordered the drive shaft and said it would be delivered in 7 days. I have contacted them numerous times and get no response.

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Other Common Power Train related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
72
Driveshaft problems
3
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
1
Vehicle Shudder problems
1


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