Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Tesla Model 3 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (28%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 299 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Tesla Model 3.

Tesla Model 3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

1000 mi One spring from the collapsing rear of glove box was off and in glove box on delivery. Didn't know what it was until glove box wouldn't shut. 
3000 mi Left headlight would not align within specs 

Return to top

2020 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

10540 mi Trunk hydraulic arms replaced because trunk would not lift easily 

Return to top

2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

28520 mi Window seal and noise repaired. 
6500 mi Rear window / roof cracked - replaced on warranty. 

Return to top

2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

32000 mi Rear window had stress crack from manufacturing. Replaced under warranty. 
18000 mi

US $45
Wheel well insulation missing mounting clips. Service personnel added missing mounting clips during tire rotation service. 

Return to top

2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

22000 mi Left turn signal intermittently not working. Turn signal assembly was replaced under warranty. 

Return to top

2018.5 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

450-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

28000 mi seatbelt latch 
17000 mi Windshield washer fluid reservoir leaking. Tank replaced. 

Return to top

2018 Tesla Model 3

Engine not specified

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

Return to top

2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

4650 mi Back Window replacement. There was a crack under defrost line. 
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. 
23000 mi The glovebox started randomly opening and would not always close, either. Fairly common issue. Glovebox was replaced. 
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.) 
8000 mi Replaced defective front trunk latches. 
20985 mi Replaced missing underbody panel screw and panel clip. 

Return to top

2018 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

22000 mi

US $200
Front aero under panel came off and needed to be replaced. 
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. 
38000 mi Front passenger door check strap failed, producing a clunk noise. Strap was replaced by mobile service. 

Return to top

2018 Tesla 4dr Sedan

3098 mi Remove and replace left seat harness assembly 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Tesla models.

Tesla Model 3 Other Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Tesla Model 3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.