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2016 Tesla Model S drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model S, 2% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
18 2% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 tesla model s. The contact stated that a year ago, while trying to exit the parking lot, the gear was put in drive, however, the vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into the vehicle behind. There was no injury. There was not police report. The vehicle was damaged but was not towed. The failure the air bag did not deploy. The recurred recently as the contact attempted to park between two vehicles the vehicle went in reverse and crashed into the vehicle on the left.

Reported at 33,000 miles, July 2019 Crash

The tesla model s purchased, has been received with multiple safety concerns. 1) supension fore links & alt links need replacement due to corrosion 2)power steer fault - right toe link has excessivw corrosion & wear replacement needed. 3) right axcel boot leaking, clevis mount, right & left axel replacement required. Total labour exceeds over $9,000. This vehicle originated and manufactured in USA was imported to canada. There are safety concerns beyond this, the vehicle is unsafe and features many concerns.

Reported at 25 miles, August 2020

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