Article Title: Tesla Cybertrucks Are Still Breaking Down ...

[scottf200]

This article summarizes some of the Cybertruck problems that have been reported in various places
AND hyperlinks to that information (Tesla service doc, Reddit, X/Twitter, and on this forum).

Useful to get a summary and links to sources.

Title: Tesla Cybertrucks Are Still Breaking Down All Of The Time
Subtitle: Tesla is six months deep into the launch of the Cybertruck and many owners are still running into show-stopping problems.
https://insideevs.com/news/722534/tesla-cybertrucks-still-breaking-down/

• Mechanical Failures
• The Gigawiper
• Cosmetic Problems
• Tarnished Reputation [reliability, build quality, etc]

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[CyberRich]

I wrote off InsideEvs a long time ago as being biased against Tesla and Elon, just like Electrek. It’s sad because they both started out as good sources of EV info. Pick any car or truck brand and you could compile a similar list of links of problems, but you only get clicks when Tesla is in the title.

 

[scottf200]

I wrote off InsideEvs a long time ago as being biased against Tesla and Elon, just like Electrek. It’s sad because they both started out as good sources of EV info. Pick any car or truck brand and you could compile a similar list of links of problems, but you only get clicks when Tesla is in the title.

Varies a lot by authors of the articles. [Some of those authors are no longer writing there.]

No excuses for the Cybertruck to have many of these problems with the time they had and the long development and testing cycle. Tesla has failed on this launch as far as I'm concerned and pushed it out before many things were complete.

 

[jerhenderson]

Varies a lot by authors of the articles.

No excuses for the Cybertruck to have many of these problems with the time they had and the long development and testing cycle. Tesla has failed on this launch as far as I'm concerned and pushed it out before many things were complete.

You're buying into the FUD.

 

[Balthezor]

Varies a lot by authors of the articles. [Some of those authors are no longer writing there.]

No excuses for the Cybertruck to have many of these problems with the time they had and the long development and testing cycle. Tesla has failed on this launch as far as I'm concerned and pushed it out before many things were complete.

guessing you are not getting one?

 

[scottf200]

You're buying into the FUD.

I make up my own mind based on research and observations. Lot of real-world examples now.

I've followed the CT for a very long time and very closely (signature is a clue).

I've been a Tesla owner, FSD tester, and experienced Tesla road tripper for a very long time so my experience in that gives me insight on how to judge the CT.

 

[scottf200]

guessing you are not getting one?

Clearly, I've spent/invested a lot of time here (see signature with some threads, etc).

You have the weigh the pros and cons like any well-thought-out and responsible purchase.

I have my own pros and cons personal list (technical, functional, ec). As an example, the Cybertruck can charge on Tesla v2 Superchargers. I've created a GIF map that I've posted several times showing the v2 vs v3+ locations. Some locations I travel have v2. Tesla Supercharging expansion strategy has changed per Elon post/interviews after his brash actions.

We each have our own personal list with different *weight* factors. Everyone can create their own.

 

[GFleck]

Guy has scoured the internet for every negative, review, article, post, and even individual comments and, across both articles, has come up with <100. On one of the most clickbait primed topics ever. I beleive CT is currently into 15,000 Vin range (please correct me on this if incorrect or not representitive of deliveries). This equals .7%.

Also, many of the noted issues have already been addressed and some were easily resolved with reboot or re calibration. Not saying there aren't issues and things still needing attention, that individuals haven't experienced significant issues and inexcusable stress and inconvenience, or even that Tesla couldn't / shouldnt do better overall, but just context for those waiting for delivery or order configuration who might be nervous or hesitant, as I was.

I'm also more than irritated about the FD "benifits" we are still waiting on.

I would love to see a comparison of examples of other manufacturers new model release issues rate and recall statistics. Or even just on established models. Perhaps CT is way worse but no one seems to address this or give any real competitor context.

The internet seems to think every other vehicle manufacture is near perfect, recalls are only a modern Tesla phenomenon, and that lemon laws weren't a thing or never necessary before now.

I also love all the "bro" comments. As if there haven't been Chevy, Ford, Dodge "bros" for decades who will defend and tout their brand to their last breath while shit talking all the others as absolute trash. I'm still waiting to see my first Calvin peeing on a CT sticker in a legacy truck window ? It's only a matter of time lol.

 

[Cybergirl]

I've keep a list of unreliable media sources. InsideEVs is on it. Ignored.

 

[BannedByTMC]

I make up my own mind based on research and observations. Lot of real-world examples now.

How dare you pay attention to facts.

 

[scottf200]

I've keep a list of unreliable media sources. InsideEVs is on it. Ignored.

OFF TOPIC
Looking at specific writers or authors is more accurate. Many move on from particular websites and new ones join websites. That is a more open-minded method it seems to me.
As an example one of the less desirable no longer writes for InsideEVs.

ON TOPIC
The Cybertruck has had some very basic problems that should have been caught in reasonable and focused testing durations.

 

[Cybergirl]

OFF TOPIC
Looking at specific writers or authors is more accurate. Many move on from particular websites and new ones join websites. That is a more open-minded method it seems to me.
As an example one of the less desirable no longer writes for InsideEVs.

ON TOPIC
The Cybertruck has had some very basic problems that should have been caught in reasonable and focused testing durations.

Nothing should get published without approval of the editor. If biased articles are allowed to be published as news, rather than as the writer's opinion, the publication cannot be trusted for objectivity, and deserves to be blacklisted.

 

[TeslaKen]

OFF TOPIC
Looking at specific writers or authors is more accurate. Many move on from particular websites and new ones join websites. That is a more open-minded method it seems to me.
As an example one of the less desirable no longer writes for InsideEVs.

ON TOPIC
The Cybertruck has had some very basic problems that should have been caught in reasonable and focused testing durations.

Color me baffled. I look at your signature line and there are lots of good resources there, kudos. I see you own a Model X, congrats, but what I don't understand is pontificating about a Cybertruck without owning one. That's like me trying to tell you what it is like to own an NBA team without owning one. I'm no Mark Cuban wannabe.

Let's look at some facts:
1) Tesla has never released a complete car on Day 1 that I know of. The Model Y is probably the closest, but even it had some issues and items to be resolved later. When I bought my Model 3 Performance back in 2018 it came without a spoiler and a few other things. It was and still is a wonderful car and at some point I got my follow up spoiler, woo hoo, the excitement starts all over again. Absolutely my Model 3 Performance is a BETTER car today than the day I bought it. How many other brands can you say that about? They put a car into the market and it goes downhill from there, next year's model has new tail lights or other new features that the manufacturer intentionally held back, only to trickle out later but requiring you to buy a new car every year to get them. Is that what you want?

2) I've owned a CT for almost 2 months and have done many different things with it, including setting a Top 5 time at a Porsche autocross event driving the snot out of it. How many problems have I had? ZERO, 0%, none, nada, zip zilch. If I were to extrapolate my own personal bias to the entire population of Cybertrucks then ALL CYBERTRUCKS ARE PERFECT! But we know that isn't true, the same way that someone have a wiper issue or any other issue cannot be extrapolated to the entire population. If we look at the world only through my lens then Tesla was perfect in their testing, perfect in their delivery, etc. etc. but I don't for a minute think that is true.

3) Tesla is made of people, people make mistakes, unless you want to replace everyone at Tesla with AI and Optimus (ok yeah that could happen) then you are going to have to accept that the world isn't perfect and things do happen, but I don't buy for a minute that you are a Tesla owner and suddenly scared off by early problem reports and now don't want to buy a CT. You might have other reasons for not buying, maybe you don't like cleaning stainless steel on a regular basis, hey perfectly valid point, but I haven't seen anything that makes me think Tesla didn't do a lot of hard work to make the CT an excellent Swiss army knife of a vehicle.

4) At some point I'll get wheel covers and a light bar and powershare equipment etc. etc. and the excitement of owning a Cyberbeast will just start all over again, that's perfectly fine with me. I understand if others would like to receive a 100% completed vehicle and watch it go downhill from there until they cave and buy a newer model. Seriously though, I'm baffled by the reason for this topic thread... unless it is click bait, then shame on me for responding!

 

[XCeilidhX]

I also love all the "bro" comments. As if there haven't been Chevy, Ford, Dodge "bros" for decades who will defend and tout their brand to their last breath while shit talking all the others as absolute trash. I'm still waiting to see my first Calvin peeing on a CT sticker in a legacy truck window ? It's only a matter of time lol.

How did I not think of this before? OMFG. Please dear God somebody make a sticker with Calvin standing atop a cybertruck pissing on all other brands. Ford, dodge, chevy, toyota, nissan, honda, etc. the whole lot of them. Maybe the urine stream could form the letters for steer by wire or something to that effect. It’s so not me but damn my dark sense of humor would love that. LMFAO.

Cheers

 

[Speedr]

Also remember, all of the suppliers are going through the same thing as well! Most are new parts (and technology, for example, the 48 volt systems/accessories).

We see teething issues from ALL car manufacturers. Even the lauded "Toyota" had wheels falling off one of their EVs when they released it. I guess they don't do enough testing before releasing as well. Recalls are a fact of life in the car industry, and all car manufacturers have them. And they're usually for major items...and in large quantities. It's actually a miracle Tesla HASN'T had a major one, because you know that would get shotgunned all over MSM and the internet.

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