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critical 58 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
I had to replace the Front Upper Control Arm Assemblies (Left and Right). As part of this (I believe) I also had to replace Lower Lateral Links (Left and Right) and the Front Lower Compliance Links (Left and Right). My car had 53,536 miles on it at the time (so just outside the warranty). The total cost was $1,259.63.
The contact owned a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front suspension system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The front suspension system was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of …
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER 3 WHEELER TESLA. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60564119 NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED JUST A SLIGHT CHIP IN THE WHEEL RIM. ARE THESE SUSPENSIONS REALLY MEANT TO SNAP-OFF IF THEY RUN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD? SEE ATTACHED PHOTO. ALL THE BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED AGAIN. INSANE MODE? PLEASE INVESTIGATE. KEEF
MODEL 3 WITH SNAPPED OFF FRONT SUSPENSION. HTTPS://POCTRA.COM/2019-TESLA-MODEL-3/ID-BXL6PUF0QJYECCJY/MARTINEZ-CA/PHOTOS ALL BALL-JOINTS SNAPPED. ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE CRACKED IN HALF. ISAME OLD THING. OVER AND OVER. HOW MANY EXAMPLES DO YOU NEED BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION?
It's a serious issue. 58 complaints have been filed, including 4 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover suspension issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.