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2018 Tesla Model S repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (56%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (0%)

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2018 Tesla Model S repair cost distribution

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2018 Tesla Model S

Engine not specified

Tesla Model S in Maryland, United States
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

29000 mi
Yellow band around main screen (MCU); repairs attempted, but unsuccessful. Replaced screen Dark band around instrument cluster; replaced unit 

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2018 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch

417-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

Tesla Model S in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Sep 2021

30000 mi
Yellow border on screen - common issue needing dealership service to fix. 
Tesla Model S in Florida, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

26000 mi
Module had to be replaced. A/C kept shutting down intermittently. Sunroof leak evidently leaked into the rear hatch area. 
Apr 2022

29000 mi
Kept getting message window was not fully closed even though it was closed. 

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2018 Tesla Model S 4dr Hatch

328-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

Tesla Model S in Oregon, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018

5000 mi
Insulation / felt added to side mirrors and rear seatbelt assembly 
Tesla Model S in California, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

2500 mi
Air suspension warning, no noticeable symptoms, replaced compressor and valve Bluetooth media not playing, updated MCU firmware to fix. 

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2018 Tesla Model S Repair Histories

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