NHTSA Complaint #11450036 — 2019 TESLA MODEL 3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11450036
Vehicle	2019 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 5, 2022
Date Filed	February 2, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Two problems 1. vehicle breaks randomly on the road when on assisted driving is enabled on freeways 2. new vehicle steering makes creaking/ clicking noise when turning. reported to tesla and vehicle was repaired, but same issue again.

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