Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
On our documented-fault scoring the Tesla Model 3 rates 5.7 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 1 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around electrical, body and suspension. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
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Weak points cluster around electrical, body, suspension, hvac.
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Check this carCharge cable fails to lock into place or gets permanently stuck in the socket due to a failed locking deadbolt.
Control-arm and upper-control-arm knocking noises.
MCU/touchscreen glitches and 12V battery failures.
Heat-pump and cabin condenser issues on early cars.
Reverse camera feed blacking out or flickering due to a damaged coaxial cable in the boot hinge.
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