2016 Tesla Model S: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Sep 6, 2024 · Suspension · CA

2016 Model S started making clunking sounds when turning and braking. Tesla service center inspected the vehicle and observed visible defects on the front left and right fore and aft links. Tesla recommended replacement of and quoted almost $2000 for parts and labor, including inspection fee. Vehicle only has 89000 miles and never had high impact incidents over obstacles.

Filed Nov 16, 2022 · Suspension · MO

Drivers side suspension fore-link failed while driving. There was no warning, simply a loud "clunk" sound. I was able to limp the vehicle home, and then to the service center several days later. The fore-link completely failed while driving to the service center, causing the wheel to interfere with the inner fender, requiring us to stop. The dealer replaced the fore-link, however, we were required to pay for the replacement. There is currently a TSB for this issue, however, Tesla indicated that our VIN wasn't included, despite being within the dates of manufacture listed on the TSB. Do I have any recourse to get Tesla to reimburse me for the cost of replacing my fore links? Thank you!

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Suspension · 115,230 miles · CA

I was backing out of my in-laws parking space. I had the wheel turned and as I went over a small dip I heard a loud clunk. It sounded like something broke somewhere on the drivers side front end. I drove it home and when I would go over some bumps I could a knocking / clunking sound, like something was hitting together but only on the bumps. I brought my car into the tesla service center. I describe what happened and they said that this was a common thing. I commute 100 miles on the highway everyday to work so I have 115, 000 miles and my warranty has expired. Tesla sent me as estimate for the work and it was $2150.67. When looking at it I noticed that they were replacing both the left and right side fore link assembly. I asked them why if it was only the left side (drivers) that broke and tesla said that they can't just replace one side, they need to replace both. I needed my car so I paid the full amount.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Suspension · 58,107 miles · TX

My front suspension is clunking and chattering and causing the steering wheel to vibrate at low speeds. Tesla has denied it to be covered under warranty.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Suspension · 2,000 miles · CA · crash

Here is a tesla in the salvage yard. Https://m.iaai.com/vehicledetenc.aspx?auctionid=0&itemid=23502765&rowid=1&pagesource=vehicleresults# car built may 2016 close examination of the front rh wheel shows that the inside of the wheel has been torn and that the tread of the tire has been worn down in the center. This means that the damage was caused while the wheel was still rotating and was probably caused by a broken suspension component. Owners on the forums have been complaining of problems with suspension parts and that tesla has replaced parts for some (but not all) owners. Sample:from elbilorum.no - on my p85 + from april 2014 I hear the typical sounds of a liner that has gone in front axle. More speifikt from the stabilizer bar or one of the connections, I have not been subject to set. Is there anyone else who has experience with linings that runs on its tesla. Recalling that I + package with stiffer bushings that were available at that time. - got switched on both sides ahead of a month ago, "link-sway bar front pair" was substituted. Had clunk of every dump before switching sounds just fine after switching. - sounds like "bag of bones" when I drive over speed bumps, embarrassing. Took a trip to tesla skyen, got fitter and he heard the horror show, - the neighbors must begin to wonder if we have a freak show going. Lacking only killer clowns sightings so we have a new episode of american horror show. - it was noticed during servicethat the lower rear control arms on the front suspension were worn and need to be replaced. *these suspension failures are causing crashes. Please investigate *