Tesla Model S

"back up camera stopped functioning. I am getting by without it."

"Main display screen was failing to connect to phone via Bluetooth - and was taking 2 - 15 minutes to start displaying during typical vehicle starts. Tesla Service advised that issue would be resolved in impending software updates - but never improved. After warranty expired, they finally diagnosed the problem - entire control unit had to be replace and upgraded - full cost required payment by me."

"non-dashboard display screen has frozen up at least once in last 12 months; went through the 're-boot' protocol and the problem was resolved; alarming and annoying when it happened because car is almost un-driveable."

"Battery coolant pump failed. Was given visual message while driving, indicating that vehicle may not be able to start again if stopped. Was able to drive the vehicle to the service center the next day to be repaired."

"The batteries in the high voltage fuse for the main battery pack, reached end of life, and the fuse needed replacement. This is a predictable foreseen event, a design fault. Tesla was going to charge me about $ 300. The local service center only charged me $ 100 after I complained to the manager. The new fuse is redesigned and does not require internal batteries, and is 'lifetime'. This should have been a completely covered warranty item."

"The battery is loosing its capacity. Even though the capacity shows 236 miles (80%), as you drive the capacity drops rapidly - i only get 200 miles. The stated capacity was what I used to get in past. Tesla claims it is my driving habit and will not stand behind their battery warranty. Turns out high speed charging is not good for battery and tesla is also telling me to drain the battery to 35 miles. Mone of these are mentioned in their manual or web site."

"Had to replace the door handle. Stuck open."

"There was a major safety issue with my car's driver's seat. The seat has a power motor that allows for adjustment, but the motor malfunctioned completely and wouldn't move the seat at all. This was a serious problem because the seat was stuck in a position that made it unsafe to drive. Due to the seat position, the seat belt wouldn't be able to properly restrain me in a crash. Because of this malfunction, the car couldn't be driven. Fixing the malfunctioning power module was expensive. The out-of-pocket repair cost for this safety issue was a little more than $5,500."

"driver's side window wouldn't operate. Was resolved by Tesla mobile service, which was prompt and effective"