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Front control arm / suspension failure

Manufacturer

Tesla

Years

2013–2019

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Front control arm / suspension failure** issue — it's a known defect on Tesla Model S/Model X from 2013–2019.

Premature wear of front upper/lower control arms and fore-link bushings causes clunking, vibration, and in some cases steering loss. NHTSA investigation #PE20-007.

Source: NHTSA PE20-007; multiple state actions.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Front control arm / suspension failure issue — well-documented defect on Tesla 2013–2019, NHTSA PE20-007; multiple state actions. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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