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2018 Tesla Model 3 repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (28%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2018 Tesla Model 3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 19900 mi | Charge port insulator pins were replaced |
| 21000 mi | Charging port wouldn’t open. Forced open using a credit card. At the next charge it closed automatically and then started working correctly. |
| 27600 mi | Charge port door didn't open. Replaced by company and covered under warranty |
| 13175 mi | Service campaign initiated by Tesla. Two small plastic parts replaced inside the electrical charging port to improve reliability of the charging port. Replacement of the two small parts was done by a mobile Tesla technician in a no-touch very quick process in my driveway. Very simple process for me with minimal disruption or effort on my part. |
| 232 mi | Door locks, keyless entry, and turning car on / off are unreliable. Car frequently will not lock doors or shut down, just continues running when I leave it. Tesla did nothing, and the problem persists. |
| 11000 mi | Car frequently fails to unlock, or to start. Have had the car in repeatedly over two years for the same problem. No progress with Tesla. |
| 39570 mi | Charge port pins replaced under warranty, failed during supercharging on multiple chargers |
| 4650 mi | Frozen charge port |
| 18000 mi | Receive reduced charging warning. Only able to draw 32amp on 48amp connection at home on HPWC. Correction: Power Conversion System (Remove & Replace) Tube - Input - Coolant - Power Conversion System (Remove & Replace) |
| 8000 mi | The drive motor shorted out and blew the main battery cutoff. The entire drive unit was replaced under warranty. |
| 15695 mi | Replaced charge port insulator pins and verified fitment, Replace Charge Port Door Sensor Target |
| 27000 mi | Replaced coolant superbottle due to suspected internal issue, filled and set coolant levels. |
| 6820 mi | Mentioned earlier. At same time as call they replaced the Charge Port carrier port and Insulator pins. I never had issue but they had issues in other cold climate areas |
| 26040 mi | Ranger service in my home garage: executed a TSB to R&R the onboard charge connection point with a better design to prevent possible freezing issues. |
2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
| 45900 mi | battery pack "thunk" on rapid charge. replaced breather vents with new parts per TSB |
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