[MilesK]

The 2020 Consumer Reports reliability rankings are out and Tesla finished second last. They finished ahead of only Lincoln.

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[McMoo]

It’s completely bogus. It’s partially because owners don’t know how to use the functions and get frustrated. My model 3 has by far been the most reliable and hassle free car I’ve owned so far including a Honda Civic and Infiniti g35 both of which are known to be reliable.

 

[Babbuino]

It’s completely bogus. It’s partially because owners don’t know how to use the functions and get frustrated. My model 3 has by far been the most reliable and hassle free car I’ve owned so far including a Honda Civic and Infiniti g35 both of which are known to be reliable.

Tesla Model 3: Comprehensive Buyer's Guide To Known Issues, Problems

Whether you bought a Tesla Model 3 or intend to do so, use this comprehensive guide on known issues of the Model 3 to know what to check for. Rust? Paint problems?

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Not many severe issues that could make a vehicle unreliable, but these were fairly common.

 

[McMoo]

Tesla Model 3: Comprehensive Buyer's Guide To Known Issues, Problems

Whether you bought a Tesla Model 3 or intend to do so, use this comprehensive guide on known issues of the Model 3 to know what to check for. Rust? Paint problems?

www.google.com

Not many severe issues that could make a vehicle unreliable, but these were fairly common.

Panel alignment is definitely not perfect on the early ones. My wife’s Infiniti suv had 8 warranty service and repair visits in the first year. My Tesla had zero. Anecdotal but it’s one reason EV owners love their cars so much, there’s basically no service, and why I’m really excited about Rivian. Tesla doesn’t have any large family SUVs (model x isn’t big enough and I never enjoyed the two times I did overnight test drives) and I’m eager to try out an R1S and hopefully buy one.

 

[lefkonj]

Tesla is probably in the same boat as LandRover who also typically scores low. I think the problem from what I have heard from Tesla owners is the inconsistency