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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5YJSA1H17EF••••••2014 Tesla MODEL S
That is about average for the 2014 Tesla MODEL S — 8 complaints per build across 43 builds.
12on this build
344on the model
43builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedSuspension 5Electrical System 3Power Train 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashfireFeb 2018
Here is another tesla in the junkyard: https://www.copart.com/lot/38280127 it has been completely destroyed by fire. Despite the extreme fire damage it is clear from the attached photograph that the suspension links on the rh back wheel are cleanly snapped off. This is not…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2024
The drive unit was leaking coolant into the electrical inverter space. The issue was verified by a mechanic who then repaired the drive unit to prevent additional coolant intrusion
Unknown Or OtherJan 2023
Traveling on the interstate, car shut down unexpectedly at 70 mph in the fast lane was barely able to clear right most (slow) lane before car cut off, not even safely clearing the shoulder. Warning that brake and gas were both activated at same time which was not done by me.…
Electrical SystemJul 2020
The contact owns a 2014 tesla model s. The contact stated that the media control unit was defective and inoperable. The contact also stated that while the vehicle was in park, water started to leak from the vehicle. The battery warning light illuminated stating that the 12 volt…
StructureMar 2020
All four handle on my car have been replaced within 3 years of usage. The door handle were stuck in close position and the door can not be open from outside. It seems like a safety issue if the door handle can not be open from outside in the event of emergency
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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 5YJSA1H17EFP32143 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.