Extended warranty worthiness profile

2017 Tesla Model 3

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

26complaint reports
15recall campaigns
154manufacturer communications
6leading reported components
Animated diagnostic view representing the 2017 Tesla Model 3

Model-year reading

What the 2017 record can and cannot say

The 2017 record contains 26 submitted complaints, 408 below the median year in this model file. Report volume is not a failure probability because vehicle age and sales exposure differ.

Air Bags leads the displayed component tags with 7 reports, accounting for 26.9% of this year's submitted complaints. Use that signal to inspect coverage wording, not to predict the next repair.

EV traction battery replacement has a midpoint parts estimate of $13,000, before local labor. A service contract only changes that exposure when the part and cause of failure both qualify.

Vehicle configuration

2017 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 1 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classMidsize car
Fuel choicesElectric
Drive layoutsRear-wheel drive
Engine rangeNo combustion engine
EPA efficiency126 MPGe; 310 miles electric range
Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

RepairSystemEstimated range
EV traction battery replacementEV Powertrain$7,992-$29,272
EV drive unit replacementEV Powertrain$3,744-$17,204
EV onboard charger replacementEV Powertrain$1,496-$8,136
EV thermal management repairEV Powertrain$872-$6,136
Steering rack replacementSteering$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repairSuspension$946-$4,495
Infotainment display or head unit replacementElectrical and Electronic$624-$4,445
AC compressor replacementAir Conditioning$946-$3,407
AC evaporator replacementClimate control$1,190-$2,029
Electronic control module replacementElectrical and Electronic$474-$3,186