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Why doesn't Tesla have more recalls for these things? The failures cannot be blamed on normal wear and tear, they are obviously manufacturing defects.
@B Slocum "Bushings should never fail" is wrong. Nothing lasts forever, certainly not bushings subject to movement, friction, and forces acting on the suspension.We have replaced the bushings on a 2018 Model 3 in November of 2021 and they will need to be done again now, there must be a manufacturing defect. Bushings should never fail and to have them fail twice in a 4 year old car is wrong.
Yes, the front control arm bushings failed and we replaced them last Fall, now they are squeaking again. Our Mechanic injected lubricant but it has only lasted two weeks before the squeaking started again.We have a call out to Tesla to ask that they refund and replace the one's we put in last Fall.Are you referring to the front control arm bushings?
I’ve read in several places now about the heater failing.
Makes me have second thoughts keeping my 2018 as the warranty is up in about a month.
None of that was warrantied?In the past year, we have had major problems and expenses have added up with our 2018 Model 3:
1. Bushings failed and needed to be replaced ($800)
2. Charge port failed ($250)
3. Horn stopped working and needed replacement ($700)
4. cabin heat stopped working and needed to be replaced ($800)
5. Repair paint on the trim along the sides of the car because the paint is peeling($1000)
The bushings are making noise and likely failing again, it's only been 6 months. I drive an hour to work on paved roads and highways, bushings should last a lot longer than 4 years.
Why doesn't Tesla have more recalls for these things? The failures cannot be blamed on normal wear and tear, they are obviously manufacturing defects.
Seems like work done should carry its own warranty. Maybe 12 months? That’s crazy.Yes, the front control arm bushings failed and we replaced them last Fall, now they are squeaking again. Our Mechanic injected lubricant but it has only lasted two weeks before the squeaking started again.We have a call out to Tesla to ask that they refund and replace the one's we put in last Fall.
In the past year, we have had major problems and expenses have added up with our 2018 Model 3:
1. Bushings failed and needed to be replaced ($800)
2. Charge port failed ($250)
3. Horn stopped working and needed replacement ($700)
4. cabin heat stopped working and needed to be replaced ($800)
5. Repair paint on the trim along the sides of the car because the paint is peeling($1000)
The bushings are making noise and likely failing again, it's only been 6 months. I drive an hour to work on paved roads and highways, bushings should last a lot longer than 4 years.
Why doesn't Tesla have more recalls for these things? The failures cannot be blamed on normal wear and tear, they are obviously manufacturing defects.