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Best Year to Buy a Tesla Model s

Reliability rankings across 5 model years, based on NHTSA owner complaints

Based on 5 model years of NHTSA complaint data, the 2012 Tesla Model s is the most reliable year to buy with a Klunk Score of 85/100 ("Smooth Ride") and only 59 owner complaints. The 2013 model year is the least reliable with 458 complaints and a score of 29/100 ("Check Engine").

Best Year

2012

Klunk Score: 85/100 — Smooth Ride

Year to Avoid

2013

Klunk Score: 29/100 — Check Engine

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