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2019 Tesla Model 3 repairs by problem area
Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)
Other (7%)
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- 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 99 repairs.
2019 Tesla Model 3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
450-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 32250 mi | 12V battery replaced after I received a warning on the cars screen that it was low. This was all performed by Tesla Mobile ranger in the parking lot where I work. Repair took a few minutes. |
| 22000 mi | 12V battery died and needed replacement |
| 16120 mi | 12V battery died. Got locked out of the car for 8 days since without the 12V battery, the computers would not boot up and the giant battery switches would not engage. |
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | Backup camera and seat belt sensor were replaced. |
| 18000 mi | Compressor was low on refrigerant. |
| 20000 mi | The motorized air vent on the driver's side stopped working. Dealer repaired by replacing the actuator. |
| 26901 mi | Blower motor replaced. |
| 43400 mi | 12V battery died. replaced at home under maintenance |
| 2500 mi | All cameras stopped working and GPS. Autopilot was disabled. Tesla had to replace the Computer. |
| 35530 mi | Connectivity card (cell card) had to be replaced under warranty because it stopped working. |
| 15333 mi | When using easy entry, the driver's seat would not fully restore to its program position, and the recline and position would drift over time. |
| 16789 mi | Glove box LED was not functional. Part replacement was attempted but did not resolve. Turns out that the wire was never connected to the main board. I found several other wires like this in the car that would be considered an assembly defect as they were just never connected. |
| 23396 mi | Notification on display of 12 volt battery requiring replacement. Mobile service came to my home and replaced it under warranty |
| 22000 mi | Drivers seat belt wiring harness faulty |
| 10000 mi | failed firmware update "bricked" MCU, Tech had to come to car to reprogram as remote attempts did not work. Tech reprogrammed firmware. No parts replaced. |
| 14000 mi | Water ingress in rear brake light assembly |
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 7000 mi | FM radio stopped working. Requested mobile repair and it was scheduled for about 5 days later, but then had to be rescheduled for another 3 days later due to part availability. Technician arrived and had part replaced while in my driveway within 1 hour. |
| 25000 mi | Replaced 12 V battery. |
| 18000 mi | Low voltage battery dead. Tesla replaced it at my place |
| 21000 mi | Driver side window stuck and require full window motor assembly replacement. |
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
271-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | 12v battery failed. Car was still drivable. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. |
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| 15000 mi | Rear window was replaced due to malfunctioning defogger |
2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan
| 15000 mi | Insulation added to passenger airbag sensor to prevent fault from triggering. |
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