I like this PopSci response, but I didn't dislike the CR article in the first place. I think the only problem is how people responded to it, which is primarily caused by people reading headlines without reading articles. As this PopSci article points out, if you read the full info on what happened with Consumer Reports, you see that these are all being fixed under warranty, at unprecedented levels of satisfaction seen elsewhere in the automotive servicing industry, and that people would buy again in a heartbeat.
I am a Consumer Reports subscriber, but I declined to answer their survey. I have a 2012 Model S that has had both its battery and motor replaced, as well as the door handles. But all of those were covered under warranty, and I was given a loaner car, and the two most expensive components are still covered by warranty for another 5 years (even though I've got 70,000+ miles on my car). That's why not only would I not hesitate to buy another Tesla, but I can't wait to buy another Tesla. If I could afford it, I'd be buying them for other people, or upgrading mine to a model that includes Autopilot. For now, I'll continue to enjoy my car and the service Tesla provides for it.