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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.
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2018 Tesla Model 3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 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

Engine not specified

37000 mi Driver side window will not rolling all way up—fixed. 

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2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

23000 mi The glovebox started randomly opening and would not always close, either. Fairly common issue. Glovebox was replaced. 
9000 mi Frunk was struck closed and wouldn't open. fixed latch mechanism. 
26040 mi Ranger service in my home garage: R&R the left front drivers door "pull strap" (that holds the door partially or fully open) as it was making a "click click" noise when the door was swung open or closed. Ranger service in my home garage: periodic noise from the steering wheel retraction mechanism cured with correct lubrication of said mechanism. 
8000 mi Replaced defective front trunk latches. 
20985 mi Replaced missing underbody panel screw and panel clip. 
4650 mi Back Window replacement. There was a crack under defrost line. 
2000 mi Replaced the door to the charging plug on the rear driver side tail light assembly due to a small metal part fallen off and needing driver to find the missing piece and super-glue it back on. Before replacing this part, the charging door didn’t work properly (manual press of charge door did not function to open the charge port door.) 

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2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

22000 mi

US $200
Front aero under panel came off and needed to be replaced. 
38000 mi Front passenger door check strap failed, producing a clunk noise. Strap was replaced by mobile service. 
48000 mi charging port door sagging / intermittently inoperative for open and close. replaced. 
29000 mi Driver's side window made noise when lowered. Repaired by replacing regulator. 

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2018 Tesla 4dr Sedan

3098 mi Remove and replace left seat harness assembly 

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2018 Tesla Model 3 Other Problems

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