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2014 Tesla Model S repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (28%)

Other (6%)

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2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch

362-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

66960 mi Replaced calipers and pads for the parking brakes. 

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2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch

302-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

54935 mi No power brake, occurred twice after a day with snow melting and the next day it was frozen. I could brake but I had to press hard. The issue disappeared by itself after some time, but I didn't want to take any chance so I sent the car to the service center on the second occurrence. They tried to reproduce the issue without success. They did some performance test of the vacuum pump with their equipment and saw some incorrect voltage readings, so they replaced it. They suspect that moisture was inside the pump. Parking brake warning light. Replaced left parking brake caliper assembly. 
63240 mi Brake vacuum pump made a strange noise early in the morning. Mobile service came and replaced it within one hour. Afterward the hood did not latch anymore, he had to come again with the latch part the next week. 
70866 mi

C $383
Passenger parking brake was having issue in the last weeks. Driver side parking brake was replaced 2 years ago under warranty. I removed the parking brake and the motor started to work normally again, I put it back in place and it worked for 2 weeks but issue came back. I decided to buy a used parking brake from a shop not that far from here, but it was not the correct side. I spent time because I thought I would be able to take components from the original brake to make it work, but in the end, even if the driver and passenger parking brake were not exactly the same, it mechanically fit, so I just assembled everything back in place with the newer parking brake and it's been flawless since then. 

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2014 Tesla Model S Brake Problems

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