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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%)
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 144 repairs.
2014 Tesla Model S electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
416-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Driver door handle would not present, so had to enter car on passenger side and unlock door from inside. Replaced door handle (including actuator motor and electrical connector). |
| 78000 mi US $2100 |
The EPROM for my infotainment system was recalled. It was also having intermittent outages. Rather than replace that part, I paid extra to upgrade to newest infotainment system. Also needed to replace radio as new infotainment system wouldn’t work with old one. |
| 80000 mi US $1200 |
Old tire pressure sensors reported a fault. Probably batteries worn out. Rather than replace in kind (pass or fail tire pressure) I upgraded to newer sensors and receiver that report pressure in psi. |
| 33000 mi | 12V battery replaced |
| 45000 mi | Instrument cluster LCD developed multiple bubbles from leaking adhesive. Replaced instrument cluster. Airbag recall |
| 46000 mi | Driver's exterior door handle failed. Replaced module with gen 3 door handle. |
| 49000 mi | Rain sensor was leaking fluid. Rain sensor replaced. |
| 50000 mi | HVAC system makes high pitched squeaking noise when ambient temperatures are cool (but not cold). Correlated with light throttle (10-50kW). Service advisor successfully reproduced the problem at drop off, but mechanic was not able to reproduce later that day. Ran diagnostic tests and said everything tested fine. Problem persists. |
| 21000 mi | The 12 volt battery needed replacing. |
| 25000 mi | Auto raise/close trunk would not work. |
| 22000 mi | A/C fan squeak & wiper motor failed |
| Short in tail light | |
| 20000 mi | Center infotainment computer died. |
| 1000 mi | Noise from A/C unit; Condenser fan replaced. |
| 2000 mi | Condenser fan loud; replaced again. |
| 4200 mi | Condenser fan loud; replaced again. |
| 12500 mi | MCU replaced. |
2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
362-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 53000 mi | Door handle motor failed. Replaced by Tesla Mobile service in under an hour |
| 25000 mi | The door handle quit working, there was an electrical issue that was fixed under warrantee |
| 54000 mi US $350 |
Door handle would not present. Removed and replaced internal drive gear. |
| 57000 mi | Wires for lights in door had been plugged in wrong sockets on previous repair. This was corrected. |
| 20000 mi | Wiper sensor in windscreen failed; replaced windshield. |
| 12000 mi | driver door handle was replaced after it stopped working after firmware upgrade. |
| 27900 mi | Right-front door handle stopped working. Was replaced at my office by mobile technician. |
| 16700 mi | rear passenger window would go half way up, then reverse and go back down. I figured out that I could raise it an inch at a time to get it up all the way. |
| 19100 mi | Right rear outside door handle did not present when pushing on it. It would come out as part of the group if you pushed on another, or put the car in Park. |
| 29000 mi | Big center screen developed a small bubble under the glass. Cosmetic, no functional problem. Replaced under warranty. |
| 62000 mi US $850 |
Section of taillight out. Replaced, covered by extended warranty, but with a $200 deductible. Replaced 3G with 4G/LTE for $200. 12V battery replaced. Second time in 2 years. About 200. |
| 8000 mi | 12V battery replaced |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Speedometer display delaminating Trunk hatch close button |
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front passenger door handle |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Wiring harness for driver side front door. Harness had fatigued at the flex point. |
| 37820 mi | Passenger door handle unable to open the door. Works from the inside. |
| 40320 mi | Replaced broken door handle LED On RL side adjusted door handle tested works as designed. |
| 50220 mi | Door handle for the left passenger door didn't work. Opens from inside, but not from the outside. |
2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
302-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 30360 mi | Rear left door handle would not work (expand but will not open door) when it's hot outside. Was replaced under warranty, took 2-3 hours before getting back the car. Tesla gave me a P90D as a loaner, whooooooooo wheeeee !! |
| 38601 mi | Driver mirror does not always get back to its original position (with auto-tilt enabled). No issue if auto-tilt not enabled. Was replaced, but issue persists. |
| 50147 mi | Corrections: Condenser - Gas-Cool - LH Leak Corrections: Pipe - High Pressure - Gas Cool to Sub-Cool Condenser Leak |
| 57040 mi | Engine noise when using air conditioning. Noise intermitent. Perform thermal test to be sure. No noise present. Replaced right condenser fan. |
| 57040 mi | A/C leak following last repair, a seal had been crushed while reinstalling the tubes. |
| 59520 mi | Defective rear passenger door handle. The handle motor did not work, the handle did not expand. |
| 70524 mi C $28 |
Corrosion on drive side ground connection (5 cables on that ground), under the frunk. Caused occasional loosing of power steering, ABS, stability control, power brake, going to neutral, Christmas tree error messages. Unscrew the nut, but the aluminum stud broke. Decided to bring the ground connection elsewhere near the wheel using a 4 gauge cable from an auto shop near my house. Cable cost 18 CAD$, dielectric grease cost 8$. Drilled the aluminum plate and tightened hard the cable with a bolt and nut I had. Problem gone. |
| 44000 mi | Media Control Unit (main computer screen) failed and was replaced with a newer version under warranty. |
| 46000 mi | 12 V battery replaced under warranty at my house by a Mobile Service Technician. |
| 91863 mi US $168 |
Driver's door wouldn't open — door handle micro switch replaced due to broken wire. Work was done at home by Tesla mobile service. |
| 49000 mi | Rear passenger door would not open. Motorized activation was failing. |
| 11300 mi | Ventilation noise, which has not yet been fixed. |
| 43877 mi US $1499 |
Rear parking sensor fell into the bumper, because the glue (!) holding it in from the factory failed. Tesla charged $105.00 to re-glue the sensor in place. Process took more than 7 hours, because software continued to fail and car was immobilized. |
2014 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch
| 28000 mi | Ultrasonic sensor would not reliably detect objects Passenger sided vent was not blowing air |
| 50500 mi | Driver side doorhandles no longer presenting |
2014 Tesla Model S 4-door
Engine not specified
| 40920 mi | Park assist was not working properly; FR FASCIA CENTER APPLIQUE was changed, and waiting for electric harness to fix the pb |
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