I have a 2013 Model S, so I'm 10.5y into ownership. The car has had its problems; Chicago is not kind to vehicles, but overall the car runs well and is low mileage (75k). Now that it is long out of warranty, costs are adding up due to needing the usual things replaced + predictable technological needs (MCU replacement, etc.).
If you count my original door handles, I am now on #15. My driver's side handle failed the other day; it was replaced 1 year ago. So this will be the 5th door handle on the driver's side. The other sides (which are much, much less used) have also had at least 2, sometimes 3, replacements. I do not think I've been abusive or careless with the handles, but it's possible.
Since I am considering a new Model S, I am wondering if the door handle issue has been vastly improved, entirely fixed, or is pretty much the same engineering disaster. Even though these failures would be covered by warranty for a few years, having them serviced is an inconvenience at a minimum.
What does the group think about the current state of Model S door handles?
If you count my original door handles, I am now on #15. My driver's side handle failed the other day; it was replaced 1 year ago. So this will be the 5th door handle on the driver's side. The other sides (which are much, much less used) have also had at least 2, sometimes 3, replacements. I do not think I've been abusive or careless with the handles, but it's possible.
Since I am considering a new Model S, I am wondering if the door handle issue has been vastly improved, entirely fixed, or is pretty much the same engineering disaster. Even though these failures would be covered by warranty for a few years, having them serviced is an inconvenience at a minimum.
What does the group think about the current state of Model S door handles?