Ouch! The report seems to mirror at least some of the comments on here:
'Teslas seemingly desirable Tesla Model S saloon and Model X SUV both get the poorest possible mark for 0-3-year reliability thanks to disastrously high fault rates and lengthy garage stays,' Which? researchers said.
A quarter (26 per cent) of Model 3 owners said their car had at least one problem that had to be fixed by a mechanic. Given the age of the car, that’s incredibly high.
While these faults were predominantly minor issues they suggest a 'general low level of quality', with paintwork and other exterior trim problems most commonly highlighted in the comprehensive Which? driver poll.
'Although not overly frequent, a number of owners also reported problems with the car’s rainwater seals,' it said.
'The last thing you expect from your fancy new electric car is for it to let in water.
'Then factor in that 3 per cent of owners we heard from had already seen their car break down. The Model 3 looks destined to go the way of the Model S and Model X in terms of dependability,' researchers added.
Expensive Land Rovers and Teslas are the most UNRELIABLE cars, says watchdog | Daily Mail Online
'Teslas seemingly desirable Tesla Model S saloon and Model X SUV both get the poorest possible mark for 0-3-year reliability thanks to disastrously high fault rates and lengthy garage stays,' Which? researchers said.
A quarter (26 per cent) of Model 3 owners said their car had at least one problem that had to be fixed by a mechanic. Given the age of the car, that’s incredibly high.
While these faults were predominantly minor issues they suggest a 'general low level of quality', with paintwork and other exterior trim problems most commonly highlighted in the comprehensive Which? driver poll.
'Although not overly frequent, a number of owners also reported problems with the car’s rainwater seals,' it said.
'The last thing you expect from your fancy new electric car is for it to let in water.
'Then factor in that 3 per cent of owners we heard from had already seen their car break down. The Model 3 looks destined to go the way of the Model S and Model X in terms of dependability,' researchers added.
Expensive Land Rovers and Teslas are the most UNRELIABLE cars, says watchdog | Daily Mail Online