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Model 3, Model Y, and Model X vehicles, there may be a water ingress path to both front upper control arm ball joints that, over time, could possibly lead to surface corrosion of these ball joints.
As the warranty is nearing its' end, I'd be pushing for a replacementQuite possibly
Have you ever taken the car into Tesla for any other issues? Normally they would regrease the ball joints at that point under a soft recall program.
Happened to me also .. its a known issue with the ball-joints (well, some linkage in the suspension, I'm not an expert) .. you can get it fixed under warranty.Hi
I have a 2019 Model 3. It has just developed a squeak/groan from the front left when going over bumps and seems worse when moving the steering wheel.
Anyone else had this. I will contact Tesla service and see what they say.
Cheers
but if it's warranty best not to touch it, else void.Here is a thread on how to fix (lubricate the ball joint) yourself. Eventually you’ll need a new upper control arm, but the DIY can stop the problem for an extended period of time (tens of thousands of miles).
Upper Control Arm Creak Options
I'd like some help on deciding how to handle the upper control arm creak issue. My car has 40K miles on it. The creak started recently. It is 4.5 hours to the closest service center. Mobile service can meet me at a supercharger that is 3 hours away. Options: 1. Live with the creak. 2...teslamotorsclub.com
Sure, in which case you’ll want to make a service appointment so Tesla can replace your upper control arm. My car is long out of warranty.but if it's warranty best not to touch it, else void.
Just had the same thing in my 2018 M3LRRWD. loud squeaks on every bump and when I turn the steering wheel. Booked a service appointment with the app, seems like Tesla is familiar with this. 41,000 km on mine, still under warranty, estimate cost $0.00. Taking it in for parts replacement in 2 weeks, Will let you know how it works out.Hi
I have a 2019 Model 3. It has just developed a squeak/groan from the front left when going over bumps and seems worse when moving the steering wheel.
Anyone else had this. I will contact Tesla service and see what they say.
Cheers
My 2018 M3LRRWD started squeaking 2 weeks ago. Loud squeaks on every bump and when I turn the steering wheel. I booked a service appt. with the app, seems like Tesla is familiar with this problem. I am taking it in for parts replacement Aug 31, under warranty. will let you know how it goes.Hi
I have a 2019 Model 3. It has just developed a squeak/groan from the front left when going over bumps and seems worse when moving the steering wheel.
Anyone else had this. I will contact Tesla service and see what they say.
Cheers
Front upper control arm ball joint noise, known issue. Some entire UCA are replaced under warranty as they are not serviceable, pre-emptive silicone sealing on top of the ball joint by service before noises appear (doesn't work in my opinion or in my case, traps more dirt on top of UCA). Claimed successful DIY remedies; a) injection of 5-10ml of quality grease into ball joint rubber boot, or b) remove wheel and ball joint king pin and "exercise" ball joint to "move" existing grease into joint. Grease injection into the boot has so far worked for me
Could be the dash trim rubbing. Try holding firm pressure on different parts of the dash when it squeaks to see if that stops the noise, I've had that problem too. Mine was (is) at the woodgrain/silver/black trim interface between door and steering wheel - worse when the heater is on expanding bits I guess.mine is 100% from the drivers side door as when i slam the door closed it stops, if i simply close it softly it will squeak the entirety of that drive