2010-2010 · 1 model year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Tesla ROADSTER2 across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | - |
Tesla is recalling certain model year 2010 roadster 2.0 And 2.5 Vehicles equipped with a 12v auxiliary cable. The 12v auxiliary cable for the low voltage back up power system may be improperly routed. If the wire is improperly routed, and trapped against the...
While driving at approximately 30mph, my car experienced "drive loss", which means the power train was shut down so the car could only coast to a stop. This happened with no warning. As the power was shut down, the on board screen stated "power train shut down" or a similar message. I was not in a dangerous situation at the time, so I was able to stop without being hit by another vehicle. The manufacturer investigated the problem. The software on board the car "decided" to cause the shut down. In this case, the...
software decided to shut down all systems in order to protect the battery. It did this because a faulty sensor on the battery sent a signal that the temperature was extremely cold. Extreme cold is harmful to the battery life, so the car shuts down to avoid costly battery replacements. Tesla management has confirmed that this shut down process can occur for many other reasons as well, and is used in general as a way to handle exceptional conditions. I think it is extremely dangerous for the on board software to shut down a vehicle while in motion. I am not aware of any other vehicle autonomously making such "decisions", so I feel it is important to report this hazard to the safety of occupants of tesla roadsters. The vehicle was completely drivable at the time. I was able to start it again, and the problem recurred 6 more times sequentially. Tesla has promised a software fix to address the problem, but has not delivered one. I have been waiting for a over 8 months for them to fix it, hence the delay in my report to nhtsa. *Kb
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2010 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2010 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Tesla ROADSTER2 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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