Brand-new Tesla Cybertruck owner reports multiple problems but hesitant to bring it for service, expressing fear that any repairs could aggravate the issues further.
In California, Sterling, a proud new owner of a Tesla Cybertruck, has found himself in a predicament. His brand-new vehicle has multiple defects, with uneven panel gaps visible on both the front and side of the vehicle, and two obvious dents in the bed cover.
Sterling shared his concerns on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum, seeking advice on whether to proceed with the repair. He is conflicted about his next steps, torn between taking his Cybertruck for repairs, leaving it as is, or enjoying it despite the defects.
Sterling's dilemma has sparked discussions among his coworkers, family, and friends. However, the advice he receives is divided, with a 60/40 split suggesting he should leave the defects as is.
Despite the mixed opinions, most Cybertruck owners seem to agree that Sterling should take his truck in for service. Ace from Arizona advises him to replace the tonneau cover slats and push for a conversation with the service manager. A Cybertruck owner from Nebraska encourages Sterling to take the truck in for service to have the issues fixed. Jay from Atlanta suggests taking the Cybertruck in for service as soon as possible.
The service center initially estimated 3 hours for the bed cover repair, but later offered a loaner vehicle. After considering the pros and cons, Sterling is leaning towards accepting the defects due to the benefits he receives with the vehicle, such as a year of charging and premium connectivity that comes with his inventory vehicle.
It's important to note that Tesla has issued at least eight recalls for the Cybertruck, covering safety-critical defects such as accelerator pedal problems, failing windshield wipers, loose exterior panels, and tire pressure monitoring system issues. Some of these recalls require arranging repairs at service centers rather than just software updates.
Ignoring the issues could pose safety hazards or reduce the vehicle’s reliability. Given the number of recalls and known defects, ignoring the issues is not advisable because many relate to important safety and functional systems.
Therefore, it is recommended to contact your Tesla service center promptly to have your Cybertruck inspected and repaired under warranty or recall programs to ensure safety and performance. Leaving defects unaddressed could also affect resale value or violate legal safety standards.
In summary, it's crucial for Sterling, and all Cybertruck owners, to take their vehicles to the service center to address multiple known defects. Many defects are covered by recalls requiring repairs (mechanical or software). Some problems may take time or multiple visits to resolve, but safety defects should not be ignored. Repairing defects helps maintain vehicle safety, reliability, and value.
This approach aligns with Tesla's ongoing recall and repair efforts and the experiences of other Cybertruck owners with defects.
- Despite the benefits he receives with his vehicle, Sterling should reconsider his decision to ignore the defects in his Cybertruck, as many of the known issues are related to important safety and functional systems.
- Given the number of recalls and the potential safety hazards associated with leaving defects unaddressed, it is strongly advised for Sterling and all Cybertruck owners to promptly contact their Tesla service center for an inspection and repairs under warranty or recall programs.
