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Tesla Model S and Audi TT Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2017 Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.
2015
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
2013
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.
2012
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi TT Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Tesla Model S and Audi TT reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and Audi TTs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and Audi TTs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Tesla Model S and Audi TT lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Tesla Model S and Audi TT have been recently.

To see how frequently Tesla Model S and Audi TT problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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Audi TT Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
Sporty and Luxury, stylish design, use of new technology. see full Audi TT review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
the racing heritage and commitment towards excellence in design and performance is what draws me in. Audi is cutting edge without being pretentious see full Audi TT review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
currently trendy see full Audi TT review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
I like many technological advancements in the 2008 TT, my friends who are in the automotive currently consider Audi the leader in technological innovations. see full Audi TT review