| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 240 repairs.
2013 Tesla Model S transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 55000 mi | Read Axel replaced due to premature wear |
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
362-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 14000 mi | Mosquito-type whine from the drive unit |
2013 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
302-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 80443 mi | car was making a CV joint clicking noise noise with torque changes, service center inspected and replaced both rear axles and hubs. |
| 74000 mi US $200 |
The axles were replaced. |
| 20460 mi | Noise from power unit (electric motor) |
| 29000 mi | Tesla tech heard a barely perceptible gear whine, which apparently indicated an unacceptable level of gear wear, so the entire drive train was replaced with a remanufactured one at Tesla's expense. |
| 10000 mi | There was a humming noise coming from the differential from 60-65mph only. Tesla replaced the drive unit (including differential). |
| 7000 mi | Drivetrain replacement. Was driving on highway and car sensor said to pull over. Lost all ability to accelerate and could only steer and break to get to the side of the road. Once turned car on / off, it worked fine, but took in next day |
| 35000 mi | left rear axle spline wear was causing clicking, replaced. |
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