2011 TESLA ROADSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
The 2011 TESLA ROADSTER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Tesla, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LEFT REAR SUSPENSION ROD FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED (NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES) IN 2012 ON CITY STREET, RESULTING IN ABRUPT STOPPAGE OF VEHICLE, WHICH COLLAPSED ON LEFT REAR WHEEL- SUSPENSION ROD WAS REPLACED BY TESLA. NOW REPORTING AS HAVE READ RE CONCERNS FOR SUSPENSION RODS ON MODEL S. DATE IMPRECISE, CAN OBTAIN EXACT DATE FROM TESLA IF NECESSARY.
Safety Rating for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
Tesla, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TN-13-44-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
TESLA: DUE TO ISOLATION OF MODEL S HIGH VOLTAGE, A MONITOR IS INSTALLED IN BATTERY TO ENSURE NO ELECTRICAL CURRENT, BETWEEN VEHICLE AND HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR, IS BEING CARRIED AND IS MEASURED, PERIODICALLY, FOR RESISTANCE BETWEEN HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS AND CHASSIS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SVC-11-40-014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TESLA: INFORMATION PROVIDED IN REGARDS TO ASSEMBLING A NEW SEALED BEARING DUAL PEM/MOTOR FAN THAT IS RETROFIT DUAL DESIGN TO REPLACE TWO SEPARATE FANS WITH A SINGLE ASSEMBLY TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. *PE
TSB-11-31-001 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
TESLA: THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE PARKING CABLE WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS AT FULL COMPRESSION. THERE MAY BE A CLICKING NOISE. *RM
TSB-11-31-001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
TESLA: THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE PARKING CABLE WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS AT FULL COMPRESSION. THERE MAY BE A CLICKING NOISE. *RM
TSB-11-31-001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
TESLA: THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE PARKING CABLE WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS AT FULL COMPRESSION. THERE MAY BE A CLICKING NOISE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TESLA ROADSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TESLA ROADSTER
- 2008 TESLA ROADSTER — 2 complaints
- 2009 TESLA ROADSTER — 0 complaints
- 2011 TESLA ROADSTER (current)
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