Cybertruck’s problems aren’t going away. A few days back it faced a tragic incident where a Cybertruck exploded outside of Trump Hotel killing the driver and injuring seven people. Now a Cybertruck owner has found himself under scrutiny after a seemingly ordinary pothole incident caused $34,000 worth of damage to his truck.
This has raised many questions regarding the vehicle’s design choices, repair costs, and readiness for everyday challenges.
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A Cybertruck owner took to Facebook to post that he was left with a $34,000 repair bill on their new vehicle. Despite Tesla’s claims of the Cybertruck being built to endure rugged terrains, the pothole caused significant damage to the vehicle’s undercarriage, sand suspension system, and the frame was also damaged, as Carscoops reports:
“The rear suspension mounts broke and then punched through the frame, requiring the full rear frame replacement,” he explains. “Front and rear rack and pinion steering, suspension all the way around, front and rear bumpers, air suspension systems, and bed components, to name a few.”
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This caused the original poster to replace the air suspension compressor, the air compressor exhaust assembly, and the valve block suspension. In addition, the work was estimated to have taken 90 hours to complete, leaving the truck owner with a bill of $34,013, which was shared on Reddit recently. The owner got his vehicle fully repaired nearly after 4 months which is a very long time.
Design Flaws or Unlucky Circumstances?
Cybertruck is a modern truck with a unique design, a body made of stainless steel, and a strengthening suspension system. As it adduces a futuristic appearance and off-road ability, some experts say it might also be potentially dangerous.
However, an aspect that may be a problem is the distribution of weight of the vehicle. The storage space is the key feature that may complicate the Cybertruck’s ride comfort, encouraging the battery pack and the ultra-firm structure to resonate with the rough irregularities and stress the bump absorbers – suspension system.
More importantly, the repair costs have brought into focus the use of proprietary components and particular repair procedures in Tesla models which are relatively costly than downloading comparable components in ordinary vehicles.
Rightly, critics have challenged the company on whether the electric carmaker’s testing considered ordinary road surfaces such as potholes, which are well-known transportation hurdles to drivers in many parts of the world today. “This vehicle isn’t about going off-road on an extreme level; the real-world functionality is what it is all about,” said an industry analyst.
The costs of this repair have been the most discussed and focused on where they amounted to $34,000. It draws attention to the problems of operating high-tech electric cars with exclusive technology. Tesla vehicles such as Cybertruck have issues that need fixing at Tesla-authorized dealers that could be expensive both in labor and parts.
Similarly, repairing the same amount of damage on a conventional pickup truck would be a fraction of that amount due to the availability of many more parts and much simpler processes. This has raised the question of whether or not the repair costs of Cybertruck could be very steep to discourage potential buyers, especially utility application buyers.
Conclusion
For those who are looking forward to buying a Cybertruck, this experience should serve as a reminder to weigh the pros and cons carefully. Of course, the vehicle is equipped with the latest innovations and has an attractive design, but the high cost of body parts in the case of an accident, and some other weaknesses may not be beneficial for every customer.
As the automotive industry continues to innovate, manufacturers must balance advanced features with practical reliability to meet the demands of everyday drivers.
