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5YJ3E1EC0PF••••••2023 Tesla MODEL 3
This build is quieter than most: 6 complaints against 12 for the average 2023 Tesla MODEL 3 build.
6on this build
413on the model
34builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 4Lane Departure 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Lane DeparturecrashMar 2024
Tesla autopilot drifted over two lanes and into the side of a semi-truck on the freeway. It was night time but with plenty of light, no rain, and clearly marked lines separating the lanes. Not only did autopilot fail, but the features to help avoid drifting out of a lane even…
Forward Collision AvoidanceApr 2024
The car phantom brakes constantly (at least every 10 miles) when using cruise control. You will be driving highway speed and the car will slam on the brakes for no reason,, making the cruise control dangerous and unusable
SteeringAug 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle experienced gradual loss of power steering assist. The contact veered to the side of the road and contacted roadside assistance. The contact turned off and restarted…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2022
While traveling on the interstate at 75+ mph, which the cruise control engaged, the vehicle emergency braked 2 times during on one trip. The first felt like a fluke, speed was reduced by 10ish miles per hour. The second time was terrifying. I was traveling approximately 77 mph…
Forward Collision AvoidanceMay 2023
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Autopilot cameras "saw" things that are not there while driving during daytime on the highway aka phantom braking. This resulted in quick automatic braking making for a very uneasy drive with fear of being rear-ended when it happens. Yes, my…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5YJ3E1EC0PF628384 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.