Realistic % of Cybertrucks that have had QC issues?

[mark555055c]

Again... what's up with the math around here? 0.005% = 0.00005. That would be 0.6 trucks out of 12000 with an issue, not 60....

lol, typing error. 12000 x .005 is what my brain meant. 0.5 %

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[Speedr]

We've had ours for 3 months (lucky, I know!). No issues...except for sore cheeks from smiling so much.

Most people forget, but it's not just Tesla that is ramping production. All their suppliers are too, and with new technology/parts as well (48 volt, Tonneau cover, etc.). Also, it's not like other manufacturers don't have issues ramping as well (see new Ford Broncos as an example).

 

[rtfitch]

Any publisher gets more clicks if their story is like OMG this is a problem as opposed to OMG everything is fine. I’ve had my CT in for a couple of issues, but they get fixed and everything is fine. I get a Y or an X loaner. I’m happy with it. I do have to say I was planning a couple of 2,500 mile trips, and the bad press has lowered my enthusiasm for the trips. I’ll give the CT a little more break-in time before going on a long-distance journey. I’ve been on 800 mile trips and they were fine.

I do wonder how long until they are forced by some regulator to find a way to soften the sharp edges. I’m sure it would be very expensive, but they really should have rolled the edges to prevent cuts. I love Teslas because they are an EV and have many significant OTA updates.

I agree with the negative clicks. I have been an active blogger for almost 20 years, and when I publish a heartwarming and positive story, there are few, if any, comments. But put up a negative and outlandish story, and all the trolls come out of the woodwork.

The mainstream media is ready to pounce on any "Musk" related imperfection, and they are using this forum to do it. I saw a story in the mainstream media about the fellow who cut his wrist, and they quoted directly from this site. They want to find any dirt on Elon and love to poke at the Cybertruck because it is a "rich-boy toy."

I knew that purchasing a Cybertruck would be a political statement and make us a target of haters. So, we went all out by ordering the BEAST and intend to have it wrapped in the most bodacious colors to push the haters' lack of sensibilities. I can't wait to have some fun, and I am aware that positive feedback is forthcoming.

In the meantime, I will just drive around in my Radar Blue and Yellow Indy Pace Car. We are well-versed in generating both positive and negative attention.

Hang tough, my brothers and sisters. Life is good.

 

[Kliipsch0]

Just saw a video from Tesla HOE (Honest Owner Review), who took delivery of a Beast and it had some gnarly panel gaps in the front. I wonder when the Beast was manufactured though on the timeline because I definitely see newer VINs having better panels. Also, all of the current deliveries that I've seen have the pedal screw in place that was done for the recall. Still though, everyone is taking deliveries with an overall satisfactory experience.

 

[CyberNickOH]

QC is a subjective term. Ive bought probably 12-15 brand new cards from GMC, Jeep, BMW, Mercedes, 3 Teslas, Acura, Ford. All of had minor QC issues. Most I never even had looked at. If you are particular like me, the answer is 100% have QC issues.

 

[Speedr]

QC is a subjective term. Ive bought probably 12-15 brand new cards from GMC, Jeep, BMW, Mercedes, 3 Teslas, Acura, Ford. All of had minor QC issues. Most I never even had looked at. If you are particular like me, the answer is 100% have QC issues.

Next time you're in a parking lot, look at a few newish cars from other brands. You'll be shocked!

 

[CyberNickOH]

I have a 2021 MB GLS, 100k. QC issues I have had to have fixed. 2023 Bronco, 70k. Paint issues from the factory. Don’t need to look in a parking lot, my driveway is one.

 

[CyberTW]

I agree with the negative clicks. I have been an active blogger for almost 20 years, and when I publish a heartwarming and positive story, there are few, if any, comments. But put up a negative and outlandish story, and all the trolls come out of the woodwork.

The mainstream media is ready to pounce on any "Musk" related imperfection, and they are using this forum to do it. I saw a story in the mainstream media about the fellow who cut his wrist, and they quoted directly from this site. They want to find any dirt on Elon and love to poke at the Cybertruck because it is a "rich-boy toy."

I knew that purchasing a Cybertruck would be a political statement and make us a target of haters. So, we went all out by ordering the BEAST and intend to have it wrapped in the most bodacious colors to push the haters' lack of sensibilities. I can't wait to have some fun, and I am aware that positive feedback is forthcoming.

In the meantime, I will just drive around in my Radar Blue and Yellow Indy Pace Car. We are well-versed in generating both positive and negative attention.

Hang tough, my brothers and sisters. Life is good.

Love it!

 

[RickBush]

I’m curious from this forum - I know on forums much of threads are about issues with the respective cars/products/whatever just because that is where they are discussed - but is this ramp going well? The numbers seem to say so, but the amount of issues seems high. I wasn’t around for production hell of the 3, but did the Y have this many issues? It was on the same platform as the 3, so I assume it was better. There is A LOT of new tech in the CT, and Elon said as much, but when do the experts on here expect to start seeing issues be few and far between..

I have a 2023 Y and 3, and have had nary a problem.. why I love Tesla so much!! But the issues on the CT seem like a lot, no?
Just curious on some of y’all’s thoughts

My vin is in the 4000’s and has worked flawlessly for the 2000 miles on it currently.

 

[GuyV]

Interesting you think it’s around 60 or less. It seems like I have seen 40 of those either in this forum or on X.. haha. I guess that’s why it felt more

I've noticed that pretty much all complaints that get attention either start here or from social media types seeking clicks, and those are always shared here too, so I think we really are seeing most of the problems.

 

[CyberT1]

I’m curious from this forum - I know on forums much of threads are about issues with the respective cars/products/whatever just because that is where they are discussed - but is this ramp going well? The numbers seem to say so, but the amount of issues seems high. I wasn’t around for production hell of the 3, but did the Y have this many issues? It was on the same platform as the 3, so I assume it was better. There is A LOT of new tech in the CT, and Elon said as much, but when do the experts on here expect to start seeing issues be few and far between..

I have a 2023 Y and 3, and have had nary a problem.. why I love Tesla so much!! But the issues on the CT seem like a lot, no?
Just curious on some of y’all’s thoughts

I have had 0 issues with my Cybertruck

 

[CyberTW]

I've noticed that pretty much all complaints that get attention either start here or from social media types seeking clicks, and those are always shared here too, so I think we really are seeing most of the problems.

This could be very true! Sure seems like it haha

 

[Electric Metal]

So here is my take on MY CT. First off I love it and it has been a great vehicle so far. That being said, here are MY issues:
1) Foam below tonneau cover cap was put in with two pieces and leaking into bed at the gap. Minor issue but two hours worth of work to remove, replace(1 single piece), reassmble.
2) Passenger door misaligned and sagging. Pain in the butt to do but was pretty easy. Align, close, realign, close, repeated several times. Used a transmission jack and simple sockets.
3) Loose trim around top of doors. Once again, easy fix, but time consuming having to remove assorted pieces to get to area.
4) Loose hitch cover plastic. Took out the plastic push/turn pieces and replaced with Stainless bolt and wing nut. Plastic pins were loose.
That’s it. Yes dealer would have fixed but didn’t want the truck sitting there for god knows how long. Plus I know it is done to my standards. However the truck is going back to the dealer for a panel that was heavily buffed and has some pretty bad swirls. Dealer agreed. Also my seat has the tendency to shift, like its loose going around turns. And finally, the Windshield washer fluid hose is loose and spraying fluid inside the frunk area.
Like I said dealer would have covered all of these things but I enjoy tinkering with my vehicles.
Final Grades:
Fit and finish- B-
Steering- A+
Performance- A+
Electronics- A+
Battery- B
Battery while towing- C ( I know it takes more energy to move heavier loads!)
Overall Coolness- Off the charts

 

[HaulingAss]

We've had ours for 3 months (lucky, I know!). No issues...except for sore cheeks from smiling so much.

That sounds worthy of a class action lawsuit, would you join me, sore cheeks can turn into a serious medical condition and I'm holding Tesla accountable! ?

/S

Honestly, this has been the best experience of any new car purchase in my life! Almost two months later and I'm still in awe every time I drive it. I feel so fortunate to be one of 10K people to be using it already. I feel sorry for all the sorry SOBs who don't even know what they're missing, due to all the negativity we are constantly bombarded with from the loudest voices trying to reign in all the positive vibes!

 

[HaulingAss]

They want to find any dirt on Elon and love to poke at the Cybertruck because it is a "rich-boy toy."

My interpretation is similar, but different.

They don't "poke" at the Cybertruck because it's a "rich-boy toy", they try to position it as a "rich-boy toy" because they are afraid blue collar workers will start buying it, instead of their current favorites, the highest profit margin trucks and SUVs from Toyota, GM, Ford, Dodge and the rest.

The media has an interest in it because they get a huge amount of their advertising revenue from the auto industry (but zero from Tesla). So when legacy auto loses market share, their advertising budgets shrink proportionally.

The oil companies and legacy auto have an interest in it for more obvious reasons. All-in-all, it's a full court press to position the Cybertruck as a loser product for rich kids. They want to make regular new car buyers think they don't want one. Even a decline in sales of legacy trucks and autos of only 20% would be a disaster for all of the above financial interests for these reasons:

Oil and gas: As gasoline become a smaller part of their product mix, it does very bad things to their cost efficiencies. Upset that balance and either profits crash or (more likely) prices rise and cause an accelerated migration to electric vehicles across the board.

Legacy Auto: Profits are very dependent upon maintaining high volumes of their most profitable vehicles in order to cover very high fixed costs (corporate skyscrapers, engineering and design studios, factories, management compensation, design and development costs, etc). As the volumes of their most profitable vehicles fall 20%, profits crash, perhaps to zero and below. They have to raise vehicle prices which makes EVs more affordable, relative to gas cars, and that further accelerates the transition to electric vehicles. It's a snowballing effect.

Big Media: Falling profits in the oil and gas industry, and falling sales at legacy auto, cause falling advertising revenue (and Tesla buyers are not contributing to the cost of running these media empires). The media cannot exist in its current form with falling revenue. And what if Ford and GM and Stellantis and Toyota and many of their suppliers (who are also good advertising clients) go bankrupt? The media is trying to keep their clients alive (and Tesla is not their client).

This is why I shake my head when people try to position most of the Tesla negativity on simply wanting more clicks. That's just the tip of the iceberg. This is not a wild conspiracy theory, it's called "Follow the money". Hundreds of billions are on the line. Never under-estimate the power of that to create a "full-court press" of multiple diverse financial interests, all trying to prevent Tesla from effectively scoring. I didn't even mention legacy car dealerships.

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