Tesla Model 3 Reliability
The Tesla Model 3 (current generation) scores 56/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, NHTSA, TÜV data.
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Reliability by Source
Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.
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