Tesla trying to charge me for front suspension repair

[Tam]

They've changed the rules, and now second owners can buy the ESA after private party purchase.

I am very impressed with the new policy! Thanks for the update.

 

[supratachophobia]

I'm afraid I must echo the others. If it's not a recall or a warranty repair, it's on you.

To be fair, those control arms are known to wear out early and there are a lot of owners one here that have complained about that.

 

[hemants]

Interesting twist. Took my car to another (non Tesla) mechanic to have a look at the front control arms and was told they are fine. Nothing wrong with them.

It does make me wonder whether Tesla dealerships are accustomed to 'overtreatment', especially for cars under warranty.

 

[TexasEV]

Tesla doesn't have dealerships.

 

[hemants]

I wonder what incentives are in place for Service Centers to over-treat.

 

[3mp_kwh]

They over-treat, to the extent MCU's fail and people pay ~$5k to replace what is sometimes speculated to be rebuilt/refurb units. Over-treatment on the control arms is arguably worth it.

The control arms got better around the time AWD showed up, I think. They're jointed, instead of rubber bushed. I'd happily pay the ~$500, to swap those parts even if not worn. I think Tesla should sell them direct to customers. What you describe does not sound like the ball joint in the upper A-arm, that caused a suspension to disconnect last ~June (dirt roads).