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Reliability
Tesla

Model 3

Compact Sedan
2 Generations
2 Engines
4,347 Total Complaints
Generations by reliability score
1 fewer complaints than their class

Generation Timeline

2017-2023 1st
1 engine
3,983 complaints 21 fire reports 12 complaints report a death
9.3/10
→
2024-2026 Highland
1 engine
364 complaints 1 fire report
Not rated
→

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