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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%)

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2021 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

283-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

3720 mi Concern: Customer states: Rattle or Squeak - Right hand full lock turns have a rattle coming from front right. Suspect front right steering components. Inspected and confirmed noise from front when turning right. Removed both front wheels and cleaned surfaces between inner wheels and rotor. Fitted wheels and road tested. Noise no longer present. mobileAppActivityDetails symptomKey: rattleOrSqueak activityType: COMMON Correction: Perform Validation Test Drive Correction: Wheels - Axle Set (Remove & Install) Correction: Exterior Component/Panel/Glass Adjustment - 0.6 

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2019 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

346-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

15333 mi Left rear wheel with click upon acceleration and deceleration. Technician removed axle spline from hub lubricated and retorqued. However, the noise has recently reappeared about 1 year later and gets progressively worse over time (more clicks, happens more consistently) 

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2018.5 Tesla Model 3 4dr Sedan

450-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic AWD

56815 mi Both upper control arm bearings lost grease and became extremely loud. Know issue for early model 3's, that has since been repaired. They replaced it under warranty with newer parts. 

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Tesla Model 3 Transmission Problems

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