Tesla ranks almost dead-last on Consumer Reports reliability list

Re:Tesla ranks almost dead-last on Consumer Reports reliabil... by ericmay on Friday November 19, 2021 @07:24AM (#29276462)

I sold my 2020 Model X because of the half shafts (wtf are those) issue. It’s a complete design flaw and it’ll never stop degrading and requiring a new repair. Even had that confirmed by the service center. Newest Model X design supposedly fixes that. Maybe Tesla will get sued over it idk. With the pandemic the prices for used Tesla’s is through the stratosphere and although I sold too early I drove the MX for 9 months before selling it for what I paid for it. Had unlimited free Supercharging too… :/

My advice: get out while you can and the prices are so high.

We are working from home so just drive a Model 3. Waiting on a Model Y and will sell the 3. Great cars though.

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Re:Tesla ranks almost dead-last on Consumer Reports reliabil... by c-swa on Friday November 19, 2021 @09:25AM (#29277455)

Half-shafts exist on (almost) every vehicle. They’re also called CV-Axles, essentially they allow independent suspension travel with wheels, traditional axles are stiff and carry wheel movement to the opposite side.

I have a ‘99 Isuzu Rodeo that I spent a weekend replacing a half-shaft two years ago.

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Re:Tesla ranks almost dead-last on Consumer Reports reliabil... by chrisseaton on Friday November 19, 2021 @11:16AM (#29278743)

What modern cars don’t have half-shafts? You get wheels hanging in the air and no traction with full-shafts.

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Re:Tesla ranks almost dead-last on Consumer Reports reliabil... by ericmay on Friday November 19, 2021 @12:13PM (#29279558)

Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest they aren't a critical component, just had no idea what they are/were. I'm more of a "does this thing turn on? Cool" kind of car guy.

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