There are 1 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model 3in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A MODEL 3 WITH A WHOMPY WHEEL. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39345671?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=0 MORE IMPORTANTLY IT IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE CULTURE AT TESLA WHICH ALLOWS SUBSTANDARD COMPONENTS TO BE FITTED TO ALL MODELS OF TESLAS AND THE COMPANY'S REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH NORMAL STANDARDS OF QUALITY CONTROL. THIS IS YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE. THE BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY BECAUSE A SUSPENSION COMPONENT SNAPPED. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DRIVE UNTIL THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY WORN THROUGH. RATHER THAN INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM TESLA PAYS OFF THE OWNER AND MAKES THEM SIGN AN NDA. EVERY PURCHASER OF A TESLA SIGNS AN AGREEMENT COMFITING THEM TO ARBITRATION RATHER THAN ALLOWING A COURT ACTION WHICH WOULD REVEAL THE TRUTH OF WHAT HAPPENED. NHTSA RELIES UPON SELF REGULATION BY RESPECTABLE AUTOMAKERS. TESLA IS NOT A RESPECTABLE COMPANY. QUITE THE OPPOSITE. THANK YOU KEEF
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026