Cybertruck 6 miles critical break down

[PaPa steve]

Picked up new 2025 4wd Cybertruck on 9/13/25. While on a NJ 295 ramp, I got a critical rear steering fault and to pull over after 6 miles. Called Tesla Roadside, they got back right away, they did a Hard Reset and told me to go to service center. The one week repair, replaced (PCS) Power Conversion System and now steering rack. The cost is est. when out of warranty is @ $7,000.
Anyone else had this issue?

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[CyberGus]

The PCS is a high-stress electrical component, and failures are not uncommon. I've not heard of too many steering racks failing spontaneously. They might be related: a PCS failure could have damaged the electrical components of the steering rack.

 

[noobla3]

Picked up new 2025 4wd Cybertruck on 9/13/25. While on a NJ 295 ramp, I got a critical rear steering fault and to pull over after 6 miles. Called Tesla Roadside, they got back right away, they did a Hard Reset and told me to go to service center. The one week repair, replaced (PCS) Power Conversion System and now steering rack. The cost is est. when out of warranty is @ $7,000.
Anyone else had this issue?

Did you notice any difference in steering when the fault occurred?

 

[hemiarch]

It’s not out of warranty though right?

 

[PaPa steve]

Did you notice any difference in steering when the fault occurred?

No just happened with no noticeable driving feel, I was going about 40-50mph.

 

[PaPa steve]

It’s not out of warranty though right?

Still in warranty with 32 miles on it.

 

[PaPa steve]

It’s not out of warranty though right?

Still in warranty with 32 miles on it.

 

[PaPa steve]

Did you notice any difference in steering when the fault occurred?

No just happened with no noticeable driving feel, I was going about 40-50mph.

 

[PaPa steve]

Picked up new 2025 4wd Cybertruck on 9/13/25. While on a NJ 295 ramp, I got a critical rear steering fault and to pull over after 6 miles. Called Tesla Roadside, they got back right away, they did a Hard Reset and told me to go to service center. The one week repair, replaced (PCS) Power Conversion System and now steering rack. The cost is est. when out of warranty is @ $7,000.
Anyone else had this issue?

Yes thankfully still in warranty @ 32 miles.

 

[That Beast Mode]

Picked up new 2025 4wd Cybertruck on 9/13/25. While on a NJ 295 ramp, I got a critical rear steering fault and to pull over after 6 miles. Called Tesla Roadside, they got back right away, they did a Hard Reset and told me to go to service center. The one week repair, replaced (PCS) Power Conversion System and now steering rack. The cost is est. when out of warranty is @ $7,000.
Anyone else had this issue?

So this happened 6 miles from picking up your new truck? Talk about a black cloud on a what otherwise should have been a great day. I don't know how I'd feel about this one personally..... I'd ask for a new truck I think.

 

[SCTesla]

I had a failed coolant system, failed front motor, and failed air suspension within the first 6 months...Tesla provided a loaner CB, fixed everything (quickly) each time and haven't had an issue since.

 

[PaPa steve]

So this happened 6 miles from picking up your new truck? Talk about a black cloud on a what otherwise should have been a great day. I don't know how I'd feel about this one personally..... I'd ask for a new truck I think.

I did ask for them to get me a new truck, corporate said since it was an easy fix they weren't doing that. Then I asked for them to buy it back less the few miles used, again no go. But Maryland lemon law gives them one more same fail and then I get a new one.

 

[Gaximus]

I’ve seen a few of these on here, and most seem to happen very early in the life of the vehicle. So if you’ve made it to a certain number of miles you’re probably good, but I don’t know what that number is.

 

[PaPa steve]

I had a failed coolant system, failed front motor, and failed air suspension within the first 6 months...Tesla provided a loaner CB, fixed everything (quickly) each time and haven't had an issue since.

The NJ dealer was helpful and did give me a loaner even though was out of state. That's a lot to go in a short 6 months. My model S never had a problem, looking forward to picking it up Cybertruck again.

 

[PaPa steve]

I’ve seen a few of these on here, and most seem to happen very early in the life of the vehicle. So if you’ve made it to a certain number of miles you’re probably good, but I don’t know what that number is.

Yeah hope this ends it in a good way.

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