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2013 Tesla Model S repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 240 repairs.
2013 Tesla Model S other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 46000 mi US $1700 |
right front passenger door sags out of alignment over time |
| 48500 mi US $918 |
rear right window will not stay rolled up and makes grinding noise when operating |
| 60500 mi US $200 |
door handle failed to retract and stopped opening the door |
| 33000 mi | Charge port door wouldn't open ~20% of the time. Charge port and door were replaced. |
| 31824 mi | Retractible door handle problem. |
| 18100 mi | Windshield wipers "clicked" when wiping. Parts replaced and it's now fine. |
| 12400 mi | Driver's seat was loose, noticable movement and clunking noise on harder acceleration and braking. Replaced seat base and lower frame assembly. |
| 8000 mi | Rear window dropped into door panel |
| 50000 mi | Door handle required replacement. Wasn't opening door |
| 8600 mi | Window washer need adjustment. |
| 34000 mi | Front of tire housing missing |
| 6900 mi | Creaking noise when turning at low speeds. Fixed by tightening sub frame bolts. |
| 28000 mi | Magnet holding charge port door closed detached. Service replaced charge port door. |
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
362-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 51200 mi US $200 |
Battery air intake baffle replaced. |
| 73780 mi | Rear hatch strut replacement. Was rusting out at connection point. New strut works sometimes, but periodically car will fail to auto close. Manual open close works. |
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Replaced window regulator $300 |
| 4200 mi | Front trunk latch replaced due to corrosion |
| 47000 mi | Replaced my nav. Screen had small bubbles at top of screen. Warranty no cost. |
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
302-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 23300 mi | Door handle making slight grinding noise |
| 17000 mi | Rear door would spontaneously open. Tesla Ranger came day after reported and replaced all 4 door handles |
| 26000 mi | Windshield developed a non-impact stress fracture along the mid driver's side. Repaired as warranty item. |
| 28000 mi | Optional underbody protection added |
| 91000 mi US $1000 |
Cracked windshield was replaced. |
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