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2021 Tesla Model 3 repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (38%)

Other (0%)

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2021 Tesla Model 3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

450-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

8000 mi Tail light replaced by mobile service tech 
5580 mi one of the cameras wasn't working. quick fix, no charge. 

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2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

6200 mi Rear windshield replaced due to defective defroster 
17000 mi I believe that a software update bricked the LTE connectivity card. I could not access the car from the phone app, and navigation was somewhat limited because it didn’t have traffic data. It was very drivable, though. 
18000 mi rear tail light fogged up to the point where there was standing water inside. replaced under warranty. 
500 mi Heat pump part malfunction [subject of a recall] 
12000 mi Failed trunk latch. Replaced and re calibrated 
23000 mi

US $140
Cabin air filter smelled horrible 8 months after delivery, they say to do it once every 2 years so this failed before expected lifespan. Still had to pay. 
3000 mi Defective headlight replaced. 
500 mi Periodic notice that the frunk needed attention. Turned out to be a grounding wire that needed to be reset. Never were there any problems that prevented the frunk's use, its opening or closing, or errors while driving or (remotely, via the app) when the car was unattended. 
4096 mi Driver side roof speaker is making intermittent static noises when driving and made worse when driving over bumps. I can hear static across FM, Streaming, and Bluetooth. Tesla service found that Speaker wiring was grounding against the body of the vehicle. Trim removed, proper insulation/foam placed, and trim replaced. Service covered by warranty. 

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2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

13000 mi Battery failing 
11780 mi Extreme cold weather and programming / software issue caused the heatpump to break and needed replacement. 

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2021 Tesla Model 3 Electrical Problems

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