Power Train Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 87 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Power Train problems of Tesla Model Y

The Power Train problem

While driving on I-95 north in the fast lane at highway speed, my 2023 Tesla Model Y experienced a sudden loss of propulsion and displayed a warning indicating the vehicle was shutting down. The vehicle rapidly decelerated and would not respond to acceleration or drive engagement.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated on two separate occasions while idled in a parked position and the brake pedal depressed, he shifted into reverse position and the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward approximately 5ft without acceleration.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Incident: car shutdown and power failure with little warning. Time/date/place of incident: 9/7/2020, approximately 5:20pm in livermore, CA. While driving at a speed of approximately 45 mph eastbound on w jack london blvd (past wolf house drive), the car's computer displayed an "unable to   Read details...




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