Is 2023 Tesla build quality really THAT bad?

[@gordon4385]

Had my MYLR for 4 months. Zero issues. I have noticed that the '23 is quieter and rides better than my old '20.

[@Frigobar_Ranamelonico]

The thing that makes me laugh, is the fact that most of the problematic one comes from USA .

[@klaimster3184]

Tells you how lazy they are and they want a bigger paycheck 🙄.

[@Anomize23]

Don’t forget about the Tesla service that give you a hard time to get anything repaired.

[@Frigobar_Ranamelonico]

@@Anomize23 not where I live

[@Deetroiter]

If you’ve ever seen the average Fremont worker, you’d understand why so many awful cars come out of that plant. Not all, but many of the workers there, have zero pride in their work.

[@Frigobar_Ranamelonico]

@@Deetroiter that's just sad

[@Dtug1701d]

Mobile repair station is a ford. lol

[@KC-bp4zz]

Tesla model 3 RWD, which I owned, Tesla by far has the worst build quality of any brand, too bad Tesla is getting away with it

[@predatorishi]

Young generation and bullshit quality go hand in hand. Perfect match

[@joshschranz8554]

I went to accept delivery of my MYP last week, it had about 40 paint flaws. Needless to say I did not accept the delivery and am currently waiting for repairs or a replacement

[@currentcommute]

That’s the smart thing to do for sure. Hope everything works out well for you! They aren’t perfect cars but I’m still super happy with mine!

[@Beowulf002]

I worked in the Tesla delivery center for 3 months, the quality control is so bad, cars came with cracked glass on the roof, mismatched mirrors, scratches, massive panel gaps, screens that had no picture output. I quit because it’s a chaotic company.

[@currentcommute]

Ooof. What year?

[@Beowulf002]

@@currentcommute dude this December to February so the 2023 models!

[@VtreyusV3]

Sure if you say so, Beowulf

[@VtreyusV3]

Talking out the side of your head there Beowulf

[@SLOWVERT]

You don’t buy a Tesla for the quality.. you buy it for the technology

[@currentcommute]

Correct! My hope for this video is just to give people an idea of what they are in for. Like, is the build quality “good enough” for the tech to outweigh it. And frankly, compared to other cars it’s not really that bad. Thanks for watching!

[@onerider808]

It was an intelligence test. If you bought one of these faux-green monstrosities, you failed it.

[@BabaYaga-yh3yi]

My less than a month old 2023 model 3 has been in the shop two times already and another one set for next week.
Kinda getting sick of hearing “It’s within specs” BS already.

[@Steven-en6uu]

Talk about being a fanboy. Who in their right mind would put up with this shit in a $65K glorified golf cart? Musk says thanks for doing Telsla's research & development for them.

[@currentcommute]

The 1.3 million deliveries last year and the forecasted 1.8 million this year kinda speaks for itself. They may not be the most amazing at fit and finish but they make an overall desirable product and it’s very proven.

[@jenniferbyrne8334]

I got a used 2021 MY long range with 17k miles and the only complaint I have is a rattle from the rear seat that I haven’t figured out how to fix yet other than that it’s pretty solid and Is more enjoyable to drive than any other car I’ve owned. Yes, they could’ve slightly better build quality The only other complaint I have is that I think someone used something they weren’t supposed to to clean the wood veneer and caused the glue to separate in a few spots

[@Steven-en6uu]

@@jenniferbyrne8334 If you're actually defending Tesla's quality then both of our intelligences are being insulted. Sit inside of any modern Mazda even the entry level 3. The quality is light years ahead. Even YUGO laughs at Tesla.

[@ChiefComplaintX]

Whats more annoying is that if you complain about it to tesla. They'll say its normal! If not for dealers and they're mark up I wouldn't buy a Tesla. In good conscience i could not recommend a Tesla. Buy Korean or Japanese. Big difference!

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Im 6-2 and the seats are awful. Feels like you're falling forward out of them. No thigh support. Like sitting on a barstool. Terrible after 10 minutes of driving.

[@currentcommute]

I assume you’ve already adjusted the front of the seat up, but im 6-1 and it is the most comfortable seat I’ve sat in as far as sedans go.

[@marsenault9683]

​@@currentcommute sitting in a Tesla to me feels like I'm sitting in a time machine all the way back to my friends 1987 Hyundai which was the biggest piece of s*** I've ever been in. The only difference is it's been made to look smooth and slick like a modern kitchen or something stupid. It is a horribly built piece of s*** with a very nice advanced electronic control system and computer

[@aikidoshi007]

I've had my Model 3 from China for 12 months now (I'm in Australia), and I have to say it's perfect. I had a gloss PPF film applied with Ceramic coating, and it looks as if it came out of the showroom yesterday. I love it. I haven't had a single issue with it.

[@currentcommute]

Thats super awesome to hear! Yeah these cars are a blast! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊

[@ag31988]

I’ve got mine due here next month (also from Aus). Glad to hear you haven’t had any issues!

[@currentcommute]

@@ag31988 congrats! 🎉

[@AidPast]

China builds are better than US ones.

[@jjamespacbell]

I had more minor issues with my Mercedes 5 years ago, went to the dealer they adjusted them and car was fine for the 3 years I owned it. As for the broken screen that is like the people who complain their Tesla has curb rashes on the rims. My Tesla nor any other car I have every owned had damage on the rims because I never ran into the curb or hit my phone onto the windows or screen.

[@currentcommute]

Thankfully I don’t have curb rash yet haha but if you listen to what I said in the video I made it very clear that the broken screen was due to “my own stupidity” so i acknowledge that it obviously wasn’t due to build quality (actually my friend broke it haha but same difference)

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

"Only one thing, and that’s build quality." That’s like saying the patient only has one thing wrong with them, and that’s because they’re dead.

[@currentcommute]

I see what you’re saying based on how I worded it and that would be true if the car was falling apart or something like that. However in the context of the video I’m really saying, “there is only really one problem I have with the car, some minor squeaks and rattles that were fixable” which is true for many cars. Nothings perfect. Thanks for watching!!

[@paulbergin8756]

Guess tesla don't make the best cars then keep away from really cold weather

[@oliss10]

huh... I have the rwd one made in china. i have none of these issues. Only thing that annoyes me is the seat back is rubbing against the center console at certain seat positions. Luckily not in the position i sit at tho. I'm super happy with mine overall.

[@currentcommute]

I agree, overall best car ever

[@MONEYTEAMTBE]

Just like that I no longer want a tesla

[@currentcommute]

😂 I literally can’t think of a car I’d rather have but I get it. It’s not for everyone. Also all of my problems have been fixed and when I compare it to my family’s cars (mid priced chevys etc) they also have little creaks and rattles here and there.

[@kenneeckx4887]

A Tesla is only perfect for people living in the US or people that have never been in a decent German car like Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Compared to those brands Tesla is just a combination of plastics and cheap materials. Think about the fact that you paid +30k for a car that doesn’t even come with decent parking aid and rain sensors. They drive amazing, but they’re just overpriced pieces of technology with 4 wheels. Ever considered why they can lower their prices each 3 months and still make a lot of profit. Never a Tesla again. Also, never buy a new Tesla, always buy used. New Tesla is just throwing away a lot of money.

[@currentcommute]

Super appreciate your comment. But I gotta say, honestly after owning this car for almost a year now, I’ll never be able to drive anything other than a Tesla. FSD, the acceleration, constant updates, phone app quality. Just too good. Plus all of my issues were fixed by Tesla for free. I’ve never been in a car that doesn’t have a few creeks and squeaks when going over bumps etc. actually compared to many other cars, This one’s a bit quieter. Thank you for watching! - Noah

[@innawoodsman]

Using BMW as an example of non plasticy cars is kind of crazy, as someone who's actually worked on BMWs

[@dingaling487]

German cars are hell to work on

[@TeslaCareyP]

Where did you spray the wd 40 silicone? Just along the bottom of the door? Both our teslas rattle. I went to look for it on Amazon. In the reviews they were saying they used it on their squeaky drivers side window🤷🏼‍♀️

[@currentcommute]

Hey thanks for watching! Yeah it was getting dark and I kinda rushed a bit but I sprayed it along the door frame and a bit on the door itself. Basically any parts of the frame and door that made any sort of contact were coated. Made a massive difference! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@CG-nr3nd]

The back seats are so uncomfortable.

[@currentcommute]

For a sedan they are fairly good. Overall in my opinion a car this size doesn’t have comfortable back seats anyway especially for someone like me who is over 6ft tall.

[@iswish_41]

Tesla's quality control department is their customers. Buy a real car.

[@kylerslife462]

I hope the cybertruck had less issues in general!

[@Jan_Vogelsang]

Just the windows probably.

[@dvlieu]

My Model X had misalignment on the door handles, 2nd row seats don't fold properly, dome light cover already cracked, front upper control arm creaking, and that's a over 100k car...made in the USA 😢😮😂😊

[@currentcommute]

Ooooof still a super fun car tho 😝

[@captainsnake7406]

1 month old M3 in Canada from China, built perfectly, had nothing to report back to tesla. My 2021 model Y had to get some minor fixes

[@predatorishi]

Tire rotation guy is chief advisor of workarounds 🤣🤡🤡🤡 Tesla buyers deserve this.

[@bobobobo-ki2fw]

Well they don’t take legal liability for a reason not like Mercedes

[@joespittle1]

As someone who has detailed many cars, I can confidently say that no manufacturer has come close to Audi and Porsche when it comes to overall build quality and sturdiness. Both older models and new ones still feel incredibly well built, it's as if they use ten screws despite only needing one or two. When you're detailing a car you notice all of the imperfections, the biggest issues I've noticed with Tesla's are paint related issues (sanding marks, mismatched colors, etc), panel gap issues, and as mentioned - squeaks and rattles. At this point I think most owners either don't care or just accept that bad quality is something to expect going in.

[@currentcommute]

Yeah I think you may be right. Thank you for sharing your experience! How long have you detailed cars for?

[@joespittle1]

@@currentcommute I've been detailing since July of 2018

[@peternystrom921]

Or just a thought, the bad quality is not that bad and not that bad for normal ppl.
It´s like, ok im not a professional chef, but i think most food in restaraunt is worthless junk, but ppl loves it. I´m fine with it, its what it is.
Is bad bland food = bad quality? no not realy no.

[@Anomize23]

I’m a detailer myself and I noticed with that. Hence the reason why they have a bigger price tag.

[@carlosflores6122]

I don’t buy a car for technology. I buy a car for quality!

[@currentcommute]

That’s fair. Everyone’s got their thing! This video also makes it seem worse than it really is

[@user-vr8gt1ks6p]

Drive a model Y LR from Grünheide since 4 weeks and zero issues, perfect build quality, best car ever and I drove BMW and Audi.

[@iswish_41]

don't lie

[@frankallen3634]

Fsd which is not legal in my state because it is trash

[@ST-ur7oh]

So you’ve attached foam beside metal . Foam holds water . Hello rust. You ain’t so smart dude.

[@currentcommute]

This was a temporary thing cuz it was such a loud noise. Foam was there for a few days and Tesla has fixed it since then. No rust. I very much realize it wouldn’t have been good to have there for very long. Also I’m fairly certain it was against aluminum anyhow. So rust wouldn’t be as much of a concern. Regardless it wasn’t there long enough to cause issues.

[@neversaynever5157]

GREAT VIDEO THE CAR LOOKS EXELLENT THANKS 🙂👍

[@stevendegreef93]

1500$ for a 200$ screen..... amazing.

[@currentcommute]

Yeah it’s proprietary so unfortunately they charge whatever they want

[@dathyr1]

Cool, Thanks for the things/noises you have noticed over time with your Tesla. I just got my Model Y long Range vehicle and really like it so far. So I will see if my Tesla makes the any noises over time. Also, thanks for mentioning that rubber protector for around the Display. Is that an Amazon item you found? You didn't list where you got the rubber protector. Always looking for useful accessories for my Tesla. So far, got better floor matts for bad weather and the screen protector.
Thanks for the video and take care.

[@currentcommute]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! And congrats on the model y! Tesla truly makes the best products ever (which of course doesn’t mean they are perfect)

[@dathyr1]

@@currentcommute I agree. Any car you buy, gas or electric, is going to have flaws or noises. Thanks for the reply and yes I will enjoy my Tesla.

[@currentcommute]

@@dathyr1 Lanvee Screen Protector for Tesla... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS921L1K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
There is the Amazon link!

[@pendaranroberts4350]

Translation: I've had a ton of problems with my car but they rock; please buy one, because I make money off it.

[@currentcommute]

😂😂😂you think I make money off it? That’s hilarious. I’m a tiny channel with less than 300 subscribers lol watchu think this is

[@danrichman1]

So helpful. Such a bummer it's necessary!

[@currentcommute]

I hear ya, but still can’t think of a car I would rather have. Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marsenault9683]

The most funny thing about Tesla's is when you can talk someone even with a plaid model to go to a drag strip especially on a street legal shootout night....
Just seeing the shock on their face as Honda civics and Ford mustangs that are home built and have seven and eight second quarter mile times are f****** gapping them left and right and they get obliterated

[@currentcommute]

Ahh but they aren’t 4 door sedans with a ton of storage space and also the ability to mostly drive themselves (supervised) and they don’t get software updates that constantly add features. 🙃

[@coke5565]

Byd and lucid beat tesla in a race and better built quality

[@badtoro]

Two issues on myp 2023. On delivery day the driver door wood trim fell off when I shut the door. Mobile service fixed that. The other issue is my driver seat squeaks over bumps.

[@currentcommute]

Not terrible haha hopefully they can fix the seat too! I would let them know about that if you haven’t already cuz that shouldn’t be happening. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! -Noah

[@professorking5762]

Owned my Tesla 3 RWD for 2 months. When the car is idle for 2 hrs+ ,there is a click/clock sound from the front wheel in the first 10 second of the acceleration. I can even feel it on my foot that is on the gas panel. I took it back to the service center, they test drive it but couldn’t hear anything because the car is already warmed up.They told me its the battery that making the sound. The battery is waking up. I have asked 5+ of my frds that own a Tesla. They don’t have that issue. 😢

[@currentcommute]

I would try recording the sound before brining it in for service. Sometimes it’s hard to hear from a recording but it may help. I would definitely push your service center to do something about that tho cuz that’s super annoying

[@professorking5762]

@@currentcommute I did recorded and showed to them. They said it’s the battery. Nothing else I can do…… it’s pretty annoying

[@valueofnothing2487]

A lot of people complain about noises.

[@DCGreenZone]

Fan boys can't handle the truth, thank you for your honest review, there are many more on YT listing similar complaints... not to mention the faulty parts being blamed on the owners.

[@currentcommute]

yeah I'd honesty consider myself a bit of a fanboy as well lol but these are the facts. seems like the refresh model 3 fixes most of this kind of thing. we can hope. still no regrets tho, I love this car overall.

[@tomooo2637]

I have a chinese one and not seen any of these problems, like other commenters on the Chinese Tesla's.

[@JohnSmith-qy2wm]

Uh noooo, I’m not going thru it. No thanks.

[@uowebfoot]

"There's only one thing is hate about the car. Build quality." ROFL. Think about it.

[@currentcommute]

I understand what you’re saying.. but 2 things:
1. It’s not all that bad it’s just the worst thing I could think of about the car
2. I was being a bit extra dramatic/energetic so the video wasn’t boring

[@jerryjensen5052]

Receive my model three in March2023 no issues whatsoever

[@currentcommute]

That’s great to hear! If you don’t mind me asking, what’s the 11th letter in your VIN? That can determine which factory it came from!

[@jerryjensen5052]

F I know it was built in Fremont

[@currentcommute]

@@jerryjensen5052 gotcha! Yeah same here

[@VxO4fame]

I am thinking of buying an M3P . I am from germany and yeah i should just get an Model Y instead but the performance Model Y is not build in germany either so i am still on the fence. I talked with a few tesla owners here and the majority says the german build ones have significant better build quality. Yes Shanghai is decent too but still not flawless. And the tesla service here has not a good reputation either. I never understood how the build quality from "Made in USA" can be that bad. I mean the Plaid is still showing quality problems. And for the price thats just a joke no matter how awesome the performance is.
Maybe the Facelift will change my worries that i still have. But right now my plan is to rent a m3p for a week to get a better feel for the car.

[@currentcommute]

I think you’ll love the car regardless! It would also mean the world to me if you used my referral link to order your car so you can get $500 off and I can get referral points! Thanks for watching!
My link: www.tesla.com/referral/noah84280

[@samdelon]

I subscribed to your channel to support u!!I also own model 3 and not really satisfied of the quality.Btw background music is kinda loud

[@currentcommute]

Your support is IMMENSELY appreciated! Thank you so much. Yeah i think a lot of cars can have quality issues in general and tesla is of course super software focused so it kinda makes sense. Thank you for watching! ❤

[@ranedvi8034]

Where did you put the WD 40 exactly? I have the same issue

[@currentcommute]

Basically anywhere the door makes contact with the door frame other than the window . So all plastic and metal surfaces. Just sprayed a bunch on a napkin and rubbed it all along those areas.

[@kobebryant9363]

Where exactly did you put the silicone WD-40? On the rubber seal? I’m having that noise in the rear on bumpy roads. Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

[@currentcommute]

Pretty much any part that the inner door makes contact with the frame. So on the rubber plastic and metal

[@Crom21]

I heard Tesla from the Shanghai factory has the best fitting.

[@currentcommute]

I’ve heard this a lot too. Thanks for watching! -Noah

[@jaxwins12]

Why don`t you sell?

[@currentcommute]

I…. Did you watch the whole video?

[@digdah]

$65k 😮

[@currentcommute]

Yeah bought it before the price drops and that’s the after tax and fees price 🥹🥶

[@eduardosandoval2269]

65k 😂

[@currentcommute]

That’s what I paid after tax

[@lonkow]

OCD dude for sure

[@currentcommute]

This video is for people who are interested to see the few problems the car has… I literally said “not a big deal” after almost all of them. Chill. 😘😘 also yes I’m ocd and this video doesn’t even begin to show the half of it

[@ron2280]

Clickbait thumbnail. That's a $38k car....not $57k. 🙄

[@currentcommute]

Do you wanna see my bill? I paid 65k after tax.. you are thinking about the fact that you can get a 38k RWD after tax credit. Mines dual motor and I got it before the tax credit and before the price drops. So no, it’s not clickbait

[@ron2280]

@@currentcommute Why did you list it on your thumbnail as $57k when you paid $65k? 😂

[@currentcommute]

@@ron2280 because tax is relative to the area you are in. I paid $57,000 before tax 😁 so I was actually trying to be less clickbaity

[@ron2280]

@@currentcommute I bet you were thrilled about the price drop.

[@currentcommute]

@@ron2280 it was frustrating but honestly I love the car so much and the new long range doesn’t have as much range as mine.

[@Kenyon712]

Can’t believe anyone with a brain buys these things. Quality is trash. Too much money. Wouldn’t buy Land Rover, Jaguar, or Alfa either.

[@currentcommute]

Lots of brainless people for sure. Model Y is the best selling suv in 2023. That doesn’t happen if quality is actually trash. They have small issues but all cars do.

[@Kenyon712]

@currentcommute No it’s not. RAV4 out sold it and that’s just in America.

[@avinashtyagi2]

I watch this, just as Tesla has two back to back massive recalls 🤣

[@currentcommute]

The “recall” was a software update that NHTSA wanted Tesla to do. It literally just was to increase the amount of times autopilot asked for wheel nag. So not a “recall” but a simple over the air software update to abide by laws they are making up by the second.

[@avinashtyagi2]

@@currentcommute Bro, they just recalled because their car doors can open while driving

[@currentcommute]

@@avinashtyagi2 this is false. Look into it more. The Truth is that less than 0.5% (about 120,000 of of the over 2 million teslas on the road) of teslas are affected by a recall that states the doors may open Upon A COLLISION. Not randomly while driving as you have implied. Additionally, this recall does not affect the model 3 or model y and is therefore unrelated to this video. Stop spreading misinformation

[@999Bravo99]

Oh Please a $65K car?? Tesla Model 3 RWD goes for $40,240 and if you count the $7500 federal tax incentive then its only $32,740...

[@currentcommute]

You are 100% correct! However I’m just saying the number I paid after tax. Cuz I didn’t get the rwd and I got mine before the price drops. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@ryancranor6690]

my dude forgot there are other trim levels

[@blakeogeris2494]

Ummm.. my dude.. you do know there's other trims and options right?? mine was pretty much the same amount.. if you get the dual motor or performance, paint other than white, white sets, fsd, rims... its well over 65k.. 😂😂😂😂

[@jimmymartin1902]

$37000 now before tax credit.

[@predatorishi]

You kicked in the ass not twice, thrice and then also clowns recommend this car 😢 .. that’s what companies want these days 😂🤡🤡💀

[@currentcommute]

That’s right! I love my Tesla despite its flaws 😘😘

[@predatorishi]

good for you!, we need people like you@@currentcommute

[@predatorishi]

made for each other 👹

[@currentcommute]

@@predatorishi most certainly! And ya know what!?!?!?!? I hope you have a wonderful day

[@predatorishi]

ouch@@currentcommute

[@peterbroderson6080]

Just another Hit Piece against Tesla. Go buy a Rolls for 3 million for a better built car! Thumbs Down!

[@currentcommute]

Lol did you not watch the full video??? I’m the biggest tesla fan boy on earth and this video was actually difficult for me to make. At the end of the video I say this is the best car I’ve ever owned and I have no regrets

[@scubasteve4001]

The interior cabin of the Tesla looks like a cheap $10 toy. There is absolutely nothing special about it. Very disappointing.

[@currentcommute]

Everyone who sits in my car loves it and says it looks like it’s from the future but of course it’s not for everyone. Thanks for watching!

[@scubasteve4001]

@user-zm7qz5fq2d it does everything Tesla does only a lot better. Just having a drivers heads up display already makes it better. 😂

[@bobobobo-ki2fw]

5000lbs of resold Panasonic batteries on wheels that occasionally tries to kill you

[@VtreyusV3]

"Occasionally tries to kill you" Where do you get such a dumb ignorant line from?

[@djy69]

Best build quality in the market hands down.

[@currentcommute]

Really not too shabby that’s for sure

[@bobbybishop5662]

That's ridiculous . The lack of QC at Tesla is well known.