A consumers report published this month could have some Tesla Model S drivers wondering if their cars could be lemons. When ConsumerReports.org first tested the Model S, they described the vehicles as a revolutionary car from an innovative automaker. In May 2013, they gave the Model S a score of 99 %, receiving a Consumer Reports’ recommendation. But over the last 15,743 miles, their test car developed some minor problems. These problems include:
- Automatic retracting door handles that occasionally do not work.
- Center screen would occasionally go blank.
- Creaking noise from the passenger side roof pillar area.
- Trunk would not release.
- Adapter for charger came apart.
ConsumerReports.org eventually gave Tesla Model S a score of average, based on input they received from 637 owners of 2012 and 2013 models. In September, they will analyzing data from this years reliability survey, which will include the 2014 models.
