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Zero DS problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Zero DS since 2012, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 2012 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
12
Worst year
2012
Model years
2012-2023

Zero DS years to avoid

No model year of the Zero DS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Zero DS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Zero DS complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2012201320152023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Zero DS problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Suspension
    1

Zero DS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-1Electrical01
2015-1Electrical10
2013-1Suspension10
2012-2Electrical00

Recalls 12

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Questions about the Zero DS

What years of the Zero DS should you avoid?

No single model year of the Zero DS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Zero DS?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Zero DS?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the Zero DS have?

12 recalls between 2012 and 2023. The 2024 model year has the most, with 3.

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