Tesla Model 3

"Living in Florida the A/C is critical. One day a loud noise emanated from the frunk area. Brought to Tesla, no one else would diagnose. It was the A/C compressor and motor that needed to be replaced."

""Not sure what is causing the problem. I can turn A/C on and off and use the blowers, but I can't set the temperature and have it hold it correctly.""

""The heater failed on our Model 3. The fan blower worked but no hot air...in January. Cost just over $1,100 to fix. First non-warranty issue.""

"Slightly worn left front bushing bracket and stabilizer bar noticed when replacing under the front aero shield it was probably caused by the same road junk that damaged the aero shield"

"About 45000 miles hear creaking noise when turning steering wheel. Got louder with more miles. Tesla replaced parts. Cost $2000. Only major service in the 6 years of ownership. Tesla replaced the small 12 volt battery at about the 2 year age for $20 (parts and labor)."

"There was a loud rattle in my rear suspension whenever I drove on uneven roads. I started hearing it in August 2024 and it was fixed in September 2024. They replaced both upper rear suspension links. I was also told the front suspension had torn bushings, but I declined the repair as it wasn't causing a problem and it was going to be another $1000."

"12 v batt requires resets to stop warnings"

"The small electric battery upon which some surprising systems depend, failed and had to be replaced. Tesla sent a tech to my driveway and in about 1/2 hour and for roughly $200, including labor, the battery was replaced"

"The day time running lights have had to be replaced."

"The chrome plating on the left rear door handle peeled away from the handle and cut my fingers when I went to open the door."

"It's frightening when you need to charge your EV but your EV won't open/unlock the charge port on random occasions."

"One morning I looked to discover a 15-inch crack in the front roof glass. It was not caused from a rock or road debris. Tesla replaced the class for $2,600. That was outrageous for the smallest piece of stationary glass!"

"I was getting error message related to battery, and Tesla replaced the rear drive unit under warranty and no cost"

""Rear motor died all of a sudden, but front motos were still working so the car was driveable. Tesla service center replaced the dead motor under warranty. They said it died due to corrosion (salted winter roads).""

"The brakes squeaked or squealed every time I was in reverse. Was super loud. Brought the car in and they said I needed new rotors and pads. Cost over $2,000."

"It is more like a grinding sound when the brakes are applied. When they do brake service, they say they remove the buildup in the brake area because brakes are not used much (I use regenerative braking mostly). Even after service, though, the grinding sound continues, but a lower level."

"I just noticed that my paint is coming off in front of the front passenger door."

"Minor paint peeling due to sun exposure"

"The power conversion system on top of the battery failed. The car would not operate. It was replaced."

"battery could not be charged, so Tesla replaced the battery under warranty at 83,000 miles. It took 4 days for Telsa to swap the battery. They gave me a free loaner during that time."