Glitches Call Reliability of Tesla Model S Into Question

Automatically extending door handles that don’t extend, a multimedia screen that blanks out, a creaky roof, difficulties with the trunk latch. These are just some of the glitches with Tesla’s long-range-electric luxury sedan, the Model S, that have resulted in backlash from Consumer Reports after initial praise of the vehicle, USA Today reported. We at Cars.com noted these and other quirks during our tests of the 2012 model. How might this affect the Model S’ reliability ratings in the future? Get the full USA Today story here.

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