2010 Tesla Roadster: common problems and reliability
An average Roadster year.
1 owner complaint, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Roadster?The 2010 Tesla Roadster has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Tesla Roadster vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Roadster years only. How we score it
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Roadster
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Campaign 10V458000TESLA 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is bifurcated between the original 2008-2012 Roadster and the announced next-generation model. The original Roadster is viewed as a historically significant, attractive, and fun sports car that established Tesla's brand.
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Other Roadster model years
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