{"id":40829,"date":"2021-07-01T23:28:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=40829"},"modified":"2024-09-12T19:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T02:04:23","slug":"uncovering-teslas-reliability-problems-is-this-popular-ev-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/uncovering-teslas-reliability-problems-is-this-popular-ev-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering Tesla\u2019s Reliability Problems: Is This Popular EV Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column40829_a78f33-43 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a09c45  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-cfe553\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading40829_041f86-54\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading40829_041f86-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading40829_041f86-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading40829_041f86-54 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading40829_041f86-54\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In its 2021 Brand Report Card study, Consumer Reports ranked Tesla 16th out of 32 brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meanwhile, Tesla didn&rsquo;t do well in J.D. Power&rsquo;s US Vehicle Dependability Study for 2021. The data for this study was limited because J.D. Power was not allowed to interview Tesla owners in 15 states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re thinking about getting a Tesla, you can reduce the risk of mechanical issues by taking good care of it and sticking to its maintenance schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>As fuel prices rise and electric vehicles become more affordable and practical, you may feel the pull to buy one. While most top automakers offer hybrid and electric versions of their most popular car and SUV models, you&rsquo;re probably thinking about choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/carparts.com\/tesla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Tesla\">Tesla<\/a> for your first electric vehicle. After all, who doesn&rsquo;t want to drive a cutting-edge electric car made by the leading electric vehicle brand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, you&rsquo;ve probably seen or heard the horror stories involving the reliability and safety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/how-tesla-autopilot-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tesla\">Tesla<\/a> cars. Whenever an electric car catches fire, crashes due to an error with its self-driving function, or shows paint job issues, a Tesla is usually involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, are Teslas reliable vehicles? Should you get one? Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Teslas Reliable Vehicles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two big-name research groups recently released annual reports that ranked car brands according to various factors. Both studies gave Tesla poor overall scores because there were many reports of reliability problems during the period they covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"electric Tesla Model 3 parked\" class=\"wp-image-41960\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/electric-Tesla-Model-3-parked.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tesla&rsquo;s exceptional road performance continues to win over drivers who want to drive sports cars or give back to the environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean there weren&rsquo;t any good points about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-and-the-worst-tesla-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tesla vehicles\">Tesla vehicles<\/a>. Their exceptional road performance continues to win over drivers who want to drive sports cars or give back to the environment. Whether these advantages outweigh Tesla&rsquo;s bad points is up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumer Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its 2021 Brand Report Card study, Consumer Reports ranked Tesla 16th out of 32 brands. Tesla placed five places lower than its ranking of 11th place in the previous 2020 study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the study, the top three most reliable brands were Mazda, Toyota, and Lexus, respectively. Mazda beat out perennial champion Toyota because the former refined existing models and took its time introducing new but potentially unreliable technologies. Conversely, Lincoln was the most unreliable brand, while its parent company Ford also dropped several places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer Reports pointed out that numerous reliability issues plagued the Tesla Model S, Model Y, and Model X. Because it&rsquo;s a new vehicle, the Model Y had its fair share of complaints. Common issues include badly-fitted body panels, mismatched paint, and hair follicles in the paint. However, the same vehicles handled well on the road, and their owners seemed highly satisfied with their Teslas despite their drawbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the Tesla Model 3 passed the Consumer Reports study with flying colors. It even made it into Consumer Reports&rsquo; list of 10 Top Picks and was one of four electric vehicle models considered to deliver the best performance, reliability, and safety alongside excellent emission ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J.D. Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted every year by J.D. Power, the US Vehicle Dependability Study takes a look at how many problems per 100 vehicles did drivers report over a 12-month period. All participating vehicles are three years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 study included Tesla in its study for the first time. However, the automaker did not allow J.D. Power to interview Tesla owners in 15 states. The research organization made do with its findings from survey participants in the other 35 states, but could not officially add Tesla to the list of participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla didn&rsquo;t do well, ending up in 30th place out of the 33 brands evaluated. It also had far more problems (a score of 176) than the industry average (121).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla Model S Blue Colored\" class=\"wp-image-41961\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tesla-Model-S-Blue-Colored.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tesla didn&rsquo;t do well in the 2021 US Vehicle Dependability Study, ending up in 30th place out of the 33 brands evaluated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Quality Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The various reliability problems that hound Tesla vehicles may in part stem from issues with the build quality. Notably, another J.D. Power study gave Tesla the worst rank among 32 evaluated brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2020-initial-quality-study-iqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"2020 Initial Quality Survey\">2020 Initial Quality Survey<\/a>, Tesla recorded 205 problems for every 100 vehicles. For comparison, the number one spot was shared by Dodge and Kia, both of which only had 136 problems per 100 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Tesla Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Tesla models have been reported to have various problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Model S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tesla S&rsquo; door handles conduct heat a bit too well. This means when you leave it under the sun, there&rsquo;s a chance you burn your hand when opening the car door. In addition, there have been reports of this model developing these problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faulty transmission systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor manufacturing quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty joints on the drive shaft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Model X<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Model X owners have complained about &ldquo;ghosting&rdquo; effects in the windshield. This occurs because X has a huge windshield that can cause drivers to develop double vision and reduce the car&rsquo;s visibility. Other reported issues for the Model X include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malfunctioning autopilot system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power steering failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected acceleration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Model 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tesla 3 is not perfect. For example, some models were reported to have a faulty high-voltage controller. However, it&rsquo;s still one of the more reliable models due to its low average annual repair costs, which clocks in at $359. Some common problems many owners have reported include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failing touchscreen system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting locked out of the car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden power loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Model Y<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Model Y has a low reliability score, specifically 2\/5, based on consumer reports. Many owners have complained about issues with the model&rsquo;s electric vehicle transmission system. Other frequently reported issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faulty wheel alignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collision avoidance system malfunctions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of tire pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malfunctioning seat belt retention systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tesla Roadster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tesla Roadster is no stranger to issues, as it was recalled 400 times when it debuted in 2008. Some of the common complaints include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Battery problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty tire pressure monitoring system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water intrusion in the headlamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brake system issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Tesla Remains a Popular Choice for Electric Vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Teslas are far from the most reliable vehicles, they remain a highly popular choice for electric vehicles. Many owners say they&rsquo;re happy with their Tesla and will stick with the brand despite encountering various problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Consumer Reports study, most Tesla models made their owners happy enough to give five out of five satisfaction ratings. Even the notoriously unreliable Tesla Model Y got a perfect score when it came to satisfying its owner. And 91% of the interviewed owners affirmed they would buy another Tesla in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why are Teslas so beloved despite their unreliability? For one thing, they are easy and fun to drive, which is never a bad combination for any vehicle. They also scored high in road performance tests in the Consumer Report study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Use Tesla phone app to melt snow &amp; ice off your car before even leaving the house<br><br>&#128248; by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cookie_esq?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@cookie_esq\">@cookie_esq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P3r8JUOvpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/P3r8JUOvpv\">pic.twitter.com\/P3r8JUOvpv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tesla (@Tesla) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tesla\/status\/1366448694111973381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"March 1, 2021\">March 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort is another big factor. Teslas go out of their way to make both the driver and occupants comfortable with various amenities and furnishing. Combined with their good handling and responsiveness, Tesla vehicles are a breeze to drive as long as everything is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla vehicles also look very stylish. Most automakers keep the exterior of their electric and hybrid vehicles similar to their internal combustion engine-powered baselines. On the other hand, Teslas feature the futuristic sleekness many drivers expect out of electric cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla reliability issues may very well become a thing of the past. Until then, there are many electric and hybrid models available from other brands. Most of them performed well in both the Consumer Reports and J.D. Power studies, and they share many parts with their conventional counterparts, making it easier for you to keep them running. In short, you won&rsquo;t run out of options if you want to get an electric vehicle that&rsquo;s not a Tesla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;re bent on getting a Tesla, you can reduce the risk of mechanical issues by taking good care of it and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/7-maintenance-tips-to-keep-your-hybrid-or-ev-running-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sticking to its maintenance schedule\">sticking to its maintenance schedule<\/a>. The Model 3 is your best bet if you&rsquo;re in the market for the most reliable Tesla. Just remember to research the model year of the Model 3 you&rsquo;re eyeing since not all of them did as well as the ones in the surveys.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>As fuel prices rise and electric vehicles become more affordable and practical, you may feel the pull to buy one&#8230;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/uncovering-teslas-reliability-problems-is-this-popular-ev-worth-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2905],"tags":[3178,500],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-40829","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-vehicle-reliability","8":"tag-electric-vehicles","9":"tag-tesla","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Uncovering Tesla\u2019s Reliability Problems: Is This Popular EV Worth It? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are Teslas reliable vehicles? 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