Current Owner Feedback Wanted: Squeaks and Rattles?

[Gopherj]

Hi.

I have a deposit in with a current estimated delivery of May-July.

I am really excited to take delivery of the car but I wanted to see if any existing owners have any feedback about squeaks and rattles. I live in a neighborhood with some very bumpy brick roads and I am concerned that this might reveal any rattles that would shake loose. Plus, I have read the threads about rattles possibly not being covered by the warranty.

Wanted to get current Model 3 owners' feedback on whether or not I should be worried about this, based on their experience. Also, if you have had any rattles, has Tesla fixed them for you?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Dwdnjck]

Nope

 

[Az_Rael]

Mine was very good. One rattle in the passenger pillar, taken care of by the service center.

 

[fr100]

VIN 88xx. 3/18 production. No issues.

 

[RBowen]

So far (at 650 miles), quite solid. I live on a very bumpy street (broken asphalt) and the front suspension does have what feels and sounds like looseness. My S 75D has the same sound, and the San Diego service center pronounced it to be 'normal.'

 

[Pkmmte]

VIN 123XX here and no rattle problems here. There's a slight rattle-like noise from from the air vents when I first turn them on but it goes away after a few seconds and doesn't bother me at all.

 

[Unbeliever]

I had one rattle, but realized it sounded just like the rattle I get on my S2000, so like the S2000, I just adjusted the seat so the passenger seat belt buckle wasn't bouncing on the b-pillar, and it was gone.

--Carlos V.

 

[cellogig]

I was hearing something and found these under my seat. Last time I give a ride to a percussionist .





But seriously, everything has been solid on my car. 87xx.

 

[nvx1977]

Very quiet cabin! Late Feb VIN 68xx

 

[iluvmacs]

I had one rattle, but realized it sounded just like the rattle I get on my S2000, so like the S2000, I just adjusted the seat so the passenger seat belt buckle wasn't bouncing on the b-pillar, and it was gone.

Same for me. No rattles except when the passenger seat belt buckle sits just the wrong way on the B-pillar. Easy to reach over at a red light and tweak it. Took me a while to figure out the cause the first time though...

 

[Gopherj]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! That makes me feel much better.

And Cellogig, that seems to be a problem not limited to Tesla. Someone really needs to do something about that.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[rhaekar]

Car is solid, maybe a little too solid. The front doors take a bit of force to close but the trunk is really hard to close. I have to slam it. I'm planning on going to the service center to see if they can fix it.

 

[rat10tan]

I have had no issues. I did notice that the charge port door gap varies between the five cars that I have seen.

 

[michiganM3]

I have the same delivery window as you! I can't wait to place my order!

 

[Insight75]

Overall its not too bad. Roads here in North Jersey are crap. I think my joints creek from all the damn bumps I hit daily more than the car. Honestly, the sound system is so good, I rarely listen to it quiet. I had one rattle that bothered me but I realized it came from the passenger seat. Once I just moved it slightly it went away. Driver door needs to be slammed a little more than I like but I think overall its ok. Seals should loosen up with age.

 

[Snow Drift]

I had one rattle, but realized it sounded just like the rattle I get on my S2000, so like the S2000, I just adjusted the seat so the passenger seat belt buckle wasn't bouncing on the b-pillar, and it was gone.

--Carlos V.

My wife always leaves the buckle hitting the seat when she gets out of the car. Drives me nuts...but an easy fix.