Published On Mar 9, 2020
Here is a newer video with all the problems I had on my 2018 Tesla: • Everything that BROKE on my $200,000 ...
So in this video I detail every issue I had with my Tesla Model S during the five year ownership period. The long story short is I had many issues along the way. Supposedly the Model 3 is more reliable and less trouble-prone whereas the Model X typically experiences many more issues, mainly due to the falcon wing doors.
Here are links to previous videos I did relating to repairs of my Tesla:
- Everything that's failed or broken in 3 years of owing a Tesla: • Everything that FAILED or BROKE in 3 ...
- Tire "flaking" issue: • Tesla Model S Tire Issue
- 2nd out of warranty repair (intermediate steering shaft) replacement: • My 2nd Out-Of-Warranty Tesla Repair
- cold temps = zero charging: • Cold Tesla = Zero Charging
Be sure to also check out my Tesla Ownership Video playlist for many, many more real world owner experiences.
Here is a partial list of the issues that I mention in this video:
- door sill trim aluminum piece bent up
- steering wheel leather torn or frayed a bit
- rear console cupholder accessory hinge broke
- condensation in reverse light lens - needed replacement
- outside passenger side mirror shake
- noise from front suspension over bumps
- systems are powering up error message, car wouldn't start
- left rear door seal out of place
- light scratches on drivers interior door handle
- irregular tire wear - chipping or flaking rubber
- suspension noise - control arms replaced
- 12 volt battery replaced with CD carbon nano variety
- drivers window not go up in extreme cold
- car would intermittently not charge - failed UMC universal mobile connector was root cause
- rock stuck in brake rotor dust shield
- door handle LED stopped working
- failed outside door handle, wouldn't present
- suspension noise over bumps again
- front drive unit axle seals were leaking & replaced
- 4th annual service performed
- wind noise from small triangle windows, foam fitted to fix
- coolant replacement
- alignment
- failed door handle (broken paddle gear)
- brake pads loose causing rattle noise over bumps
- intermediate steering shaft failed just after warranty expired
- charge port door sensor fault message, went away
- no supercharging in cold weather
- failed battery heater and fuse
- failed HVJB high voltage junction box
- NO towing, stuck at side of road broke down