I’ve heard about model S having suspension problems but I thought that would be after some years and upper miles. I purchased a 2018 model S 75D in early summer with 32k miles on it. Not long after owning it I noticed a nasty grinding sound when accelerating hard. So brought to SC and they changed front half shafts, clevis and axle seal at no charge.
Drove home and that fixed the grinding noise so everything was good. The next day I noticed a new noise only at low speeds and it sounded like a ball joint straining or grommet creaking. Brought it to SC and they replaced the front right sway bar and again no charge still under warranty. So far it seems all good now, but the car now has 35k miles on it and should not be having these problem. I love the car but will be out of warranty next March and now wondering how much suspension work I will be paying for down the road.
Its hard to believe that this car new is around 85k dollars and can have suspension problems like this at only 35K miles. They said they put on the new upgraded half shafts so hopefully those will last. But they really need to upgrade the suspension system this is ridiculous on a car this new and with low mileage.
Drove home and that fixed the grinding noise so everything was good. The next day I noticed a new noise only at low speeds and it sounded like a ball joint straining or grommet creaking. Brought it to SC and they replaced the front right sway bar and again no charge still under warranty. So far it seems all good now, but the car now has 35k miles on it and should not be having these problem. I love the car but will be out of warranty next March and now wondering how much suspension work I will be paying for down the road.
Its hard to believe that this car new is around 85k dollars and can have suspension problems like this at only 35K miles. They said they put on the new upgraded half shafts so hopefully those will last. But they really need to upgrade the suspension system this is ridiculous on a car this new and with low mileage.