2013 Tesla Model S drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 35 complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 tesla s 985. The contact stated that he was experiencing several failures with the vehicle. There were various shifting issues when using reverse. In addition, unintended acceleration occurred only when driving in extremely cold temperatures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer system was reprogrammed but the failures recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200. The VIN was unavailable.
I have a 2013 tesla model s85. Three days ago while driving on I 70 between columbus, ohio and indianapolis, in, the car lost power abruptly just 40 miles outside indianapolis. It was towed to the dealer and the problem was identified as a failed drive train. My wife was driving and she could pull off the road safely fortunately, although the regenerative braking in the car does not give you much time to pull over.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Tesla Model S
- Electrical system 195 complaints
- Suspension 92 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints