2022 Tesla Model 3 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 46,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer v…
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2021 Tesla Model S — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
GarageWrench215Community StarterJun 4, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCalifornia21 replies0 helpful
2024 Tesla Model Y — rolling negative equity into another car
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 29,500 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the diff…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 15,500 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried…
2021 Tesla Model S — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
TireWrench724Community StarterMay 27, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCentral Jersey23 replies0 helpful
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range — question: Best maintenance rhythm for 35k+ miles a year
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 4,800 miles. High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly. What do you track proactively besides oil,…
Model Y low-voltage warning before a road trip
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 4,800 miles. Low-voltage battery warning appeared and I have a trip coming up. Main pack is fine. I don't want to get stra…
2021 Tesla Model S — car pulls right even though alignment is green
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 118,000 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — Orange County owner
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 61,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterMay 21, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeOrange County2 replies0 helpful
2022 Tesla Model 3 — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, about 14,000 miles. A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. P…
2022 Tesla Model 3 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — second opinion before I spend money
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range — anyone else: No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clea…
Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation,…
2024 Tesla Model Y — eV has plenty of main battery but shows a 12V warning
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 44,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but a low-voltage warning appeared after the car sat overnight. I know the smal…
2024 Tesla Model Y — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2024 Tesla Model Y — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — trying to narrow this down
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
Model Y low-voltage warning before a road trip
Low-voltage battery warning appeared and I have a trip coming up. Main pack is fine. I don't want to get stranded over the small battery—what would you conside…
2021 Tesla Model S — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — anyone dealt with this recently?
The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style…
2024 Tesla Model Y — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
2024 Tesla Model Y Long Range, about 17,500 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to be…