- Cybertruck Woes: Owners report a slew of issues shortly after receiving their Tesla Cybertrucks, ranging from brake malfunctions to sudden breakdowns just after leaving the delivery center.
- Regenerative Braking Concerns: Users express concerns about the functionality of Tesla’s regenerative braking system, noting instances where it didn’t operate as expected, potentially contributing to accidents.
- Quality Concerns Across Lineup: Tesla’s reputation for initial quality takes a hit as reports of fit and finish issues persist across its lineup of electric vehicles, prompting one enthusiast to create detailed delivery inspection checklists for owners.
Tesla’s Cybertrucks are experiencing issues shortly after being delivered, according to reports from owners. The vehicle, which has faced scrutiny for various reasons including rusty surfaces, potential safety concerns with its headlight design, and inflated resale values, is now under fire for a range of problems that have emerged soon after customers received their trucks.
Owners have taken to social media and owner’s forums to share their experiences, detailing a variety of issues that have arisen shortly after taking delivery of their Cybertrucks. In threads on forums like the Cybertruck Owners Club, users have recounted experiences such as their trucks breaking down just a mile from the delivery center, steering errors, flashing red screens, brake malfunctions, and more.
One user described their Cybertruck breaking down only a mile from the delivery center, while another reported brake failure that led to a collision with a traffic light pole. Concerns have been raised about the functionality of Tesla’s regenerative braking system, with some users noting that it didn’t work as expected.
Issues with Cybertrucks aren’t confined to online forums either. Author and entrepreneur Brady Brim-DeForest took to social media to express frustration after his Cybertruck failed to move just 21 miles into ownership, prompting multiple warning alerts and trouble codes.
Tesla’s track record with initial quality hasn’t been stellar recently, with reports of fit and finish issues and other build quality problems across its lineup of electric vehicles. One Tesla enthusiast has even created detailed checklists to help owners inspect their vehicles upon delivery.
TheStreet has reached out to Tesla for comment on the reported issues.
