Question 1

What is common issue #1 with Tesla vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Suspension control arm failure (squeaking/knocking) is a very common issue across all models.

Question 2

What is common issue #2 with Tesla vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Retractable door handles on Model S and Falcon Wing door sensors on Model X are frequent failure points.

Question 3

What is common issue #3 with Tesla vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Condensation in rear light clusters can lead to LED failure and MOT issues.

Question 4

What is common issue #4 with Tesla vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Heat pump failures on 2021-2022 Model 3/Y can result in a loss of heating in winter.

Question 5

What is common issue #5 with Tesla vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Paint thinning and stone chip vulnerability, especially on the sills and rear wheel arches.

Question 6

What is buyer check #1 when buying a used Tesla?

Accepted Answer

Check the suspension carefully; control arm failures are common and manifest as squeaks or knocks over bumps

Question 7

What is buyer check #2 when buying a used Tesla?

Accepted Answer

Inspect panel gaps and paint quality, especially on earlier US-built models compared to later Chinese or German versions

Question 8

What is buyer check #3 when buying a used Tesla?

Accepted Answer

Verify that the car comes with the necessary charging cables (Type 2 and 3-pin) and check the health of the charging port pins

Question 9

What is buyer check #4 when buying a used Tesla?

Accepted Answer

For Model S and X, test every motorized door handle and the Falcon Wing doors multiple times

Question 10

What is buyer check #5 when buying a used Tesla?

Accepted Answer

Use the service menu (if accessible) to check for recent alert codes and battery health metrics

Question 11

How many Tesla models are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 Tesla models covered in our directory, spanning from 2014 to 2024.

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