"Tesla Inc. made its first appearance in the top 10 for reliability in Consumer Reports' rankings released Thursday, a stark turnaround for the electric vehicle maker that was a laggard just a few years ago. Thanks to improvement in its build quality and what the magazine called a standout electric drive system, Tesla rose to ninth in reliability out of 26 brands tested, up from 17th last year."
"Tesla has been criticized for not updating the designs of its cars, putting pressure on sales, which are on track to fall for the second straight year. But that aging lineup actually is working in Tesla's favor when it comes to reliability because it continues to build its cars better, according to Consumer Reports. The only Tesla with below-average reliability is its newest model the Cybertruck."
"With Tesla, it's not that they've suddenly changed, but the issue is that they've been building vehicles in the same plant that are very similar for a while now and they're able to improve them, Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports' senior director for auto testing, said in an interview. Having an older lineup almost always helps when it comes to reliability. Tesla's oldest offering, the Model S, has been on the market since late 2011."
Tesla climbed into the top 10 for reliability after notable gains in build quality and for its electric drive system. The brand improved to ninth out of 26, up from 17th the prior year and well ahead of its 2022 standing. Electrically controlled door systems remain a recurring issue, with numerous consumer complaints and Tesla accounting for the largest share. An aging, largely unchanged lineup has allowed production and quality refinements that boosted reliability, though the newest Cybertruck posts below-average results. Sales face pressure amid limited redesigns despite the reliability gains.
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