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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
18200 mi
cracked windshield
65000 mi
US $1300
sunroof. still making intermittent noise when closing, works fine otherwise.
80000 mi
US $190
taillight plastic cracking from sun exposure
replaced right taillight
44500 mi
Sun visor hinge was replaced. Wind deflector arm was replaced.
28300 mi
windshield developed a crack on the edge on the passenger side in the middle. Tesla agreed this was a warranty issue.
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