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Model X Owner Files Lemon Law Suit Against Tesla, Claims Car Is Unsafe To Drive (bgr.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the drivers-ed dept.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BGR: When designing the Model X, Tesla went more than a little bit overboard in trying to trick out its crossover SUV with as many bells and whistles as possible. Not only did Tesla's overly ambitious development delay the launch of the Model X, it has arguably resulted in a noticeably higher number of quality control issues than we're accustomed to seeing. Hardly a controversial point, even Tesla CEO Elon Musk has conceded that the company was far too zealous when developing the Model X. While some customers with frustrating Model X issues have noted that Tesla has been quick to fix any problems, one Model X owner from California has had enough. According to the Courthouse News Service, via Teslarati, Barrett Lyon recently filed a Lemon Law claim against Tesla, arguing that the car's problems are unfixable and that it's ultimately unsafe to drive. In addition to finding that the front door would often slam shut on his leg, Lyon's suit details a slew of other problems, including Auto Pilot problems, touch screen freezes and more. A Tesla Model S owner, on the other hand, reported that his vehicle went rogue causing an accident all by itself.

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  1. Subject of Comment by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Interesting

    I want to buy the newest toy on the market, but don't want to be bothered with the inherent problems that may come up from pushing new tech.

    This makes me think of the guy that insured his storage of cigars, then smoked them and sued for damages when the insurance company didn't want to pay for them. The insurance company turned it around after they lost and charged the guy with arson.

    Tesla's vehicles are likely the safest on the road, but getting sued over issues is just par for the course with auto companies. Tesla seems like a company that would buy back (at market price) the vehicle if he doesn't want it that badly.

    1. Re:Subject of Comment by fluffernutter · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Never happened.

      Blatantly false. When was the last time you bought even a toaster that wasn't made to a certain safety standard? They have to be grounded, they have to have a certain amount of protection around the elements. Houses have to be built to code, drugs are tested before going on the market.

      My idea of freedom is different than yours. To me, freedom is being able to buy anything offered on the market without having to be concerned it will kill me.

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      Laws are rules for the court, but merely a bottom bar to hit for life. Think beyond laws in your actions always.
  2. Re:Isn't the Model X a prototype? by slew · · Score: 3, Interesting

    These parents can afford a Model X but they send their kids to public school in Chicago.

    A Model X is over $100K and maybe lasts 5 years, where private school in Chicago can run you about the same (e.g., Montessori Academy of Chicago sets you back about $20K/year)... Of course the ability to spend money isn't the same as spending priorities. Hey if you can't afford both ;^)

    Go figure - the quality of education can't be all that bad.

    Whose education? What the parents received to make the choice or what the kids will receive in the school? ;^)
    FWIW, I generally personally recommend public over private schools (even if it was affordable) except in extreme cases (e.g., genius kid, or massive gang infiltration)