Tesla Accused of Hacking Odometers to Rip Off Customers
Briefly

Tesla is under scrutiny due to a class-action lawsuit alleging the company manipulated odometers to evade repair responsibilities under warranty agreements. The plaintiff, a California Model Y owner, experienced an anomalous rise in reported mileage that coincided with multiple visits for repairs. After his warranty expired, reported mileage dropped to normal levels, raising suspicions of data manipulation. The lawsuit claims Tesla uses complex algorithms to misrepresent vehicle mileage, potentially increasing vehicle depreciation and impacting warranty claims. This revelation comes during a downturn in Tesla's sales and declining stock prices amid broader concerns over CEO Elon Musk's behavior and public image.
Tesla's odometer manipulation accusation highlights potential warranty violations, as a lawsuit claims they intentionally overstate vehicle mileage to evade repair responsibilities.
The class-action lawsuit suggests Tesla is using a sophisticated odometer system that misrepresents actual mileage, significantly impacting warranty claims and vehicle depreciation.
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