Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age, so 0% land after the 4-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Electrical System, with 56 complaints, typically at 1.6 years.
Tesla Cybertruck years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 177 | 22 | too new |
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 22.6% | covered | |
| 1 year | 61% | covered | |
| 2 years | 100% | covered |
Basic warranty on this car is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Only 100% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 0% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (8 years / 100,000–150,000 miles (battery & drive unit)) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 9% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Tesla Cybertruck, the early trouble is Electrical System and Structure — reported at around 1.6 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1.6 yrs | 2 | 1 | |
| Structure | 0.9 yrs | 2 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1.3 yrs | 6 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1.4 yrs | 10 | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | 0.5 yrs | — | — | |
| Steering | 0.9 yrs | 6 | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1.6 yrs | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | 0.9 yrs | 1 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Cybertruck's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Tundra draws 2.81, the Jeep Gladiator 3.81 and the Nissan Titan 4.16, against 8.05 for the Cybertruck. That is the most complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Cybertruck | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 242 | 1995–2026 | |
| Jeep Gladiator | 34 | 2020–2026 | |
| Nissan Titan | 116 | 2002–2026 | |
| Chevrolet SS | 24 | 2014–2026 | |
| Honda Ridgeline | 151 | 2006–2026 | |
| Rivian R1T | 37 | 2022–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Cybertruck reliable?
By complaints per production run it is worse than typical: 8.05 against 3.73 for the average car, and more than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
When do Cybertruck problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 1 year of age. The most reported system is Electrical System, typically at 1.6 years, followed by Structure.
Will the warranty cover Cybertruck problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 4 years / 50,000 miles, and 100% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 9% of the complaints here.
Is the Cybertruck more reliable than the Toyota Tundra?
No: 8.05 complaints per production run for the Cybertruck against 2.81 for the Toyota Tundra.
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