2010 Tesla ROADSTER2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ROADSTER2 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 7,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Tesla ROADSTER2 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: 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 wheel well cover, the wire may abrade against the edge of the carbon fiber armature and, over time, expose the wire. Contact between the bare wire and carbon fiber may cause a short-circuit leading to possible electrical arching.
Risk: Short circuit and electrical arcing could lead to a fire in the right front headlamp area.
Fix: Tesla motors will check the routing of the 12v auxiliary cable and install a protective sleeve over the wire free of charge. This will prevent misrouting and pinching by the wheel well cover. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 877-888-3752.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Tesla ROADSTER2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ROADSTER2 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.