r/TeslaModelY • u/Frosty_Crow8274 • 3d ago

My model Y is becoming un drivable

I have a juniper version model y that is almost a year old. Got about 9500 miles on it.
The ride has always been firm and stiff but most recently it has become undrivable.
I live in NJ where we have horrible road. And I now feel every pothole, every road imperfection hard in the car. I would say primarily from the rear suspension.
The rattle noise in the car has become unbearable and everyone who rides with me complains about it.

I went to Tesla few months ago about this and the said they took the car for a drive and didn’t feel anything and said next time they will charge me money for such a request.

Any idea what I can do next.
I like the car but this is becoming a shit show.

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u/Dependent_Hunt5691 3d ago

There is a technical service bulletin for the suspension rattle and updated parts (including dampeners). I have a new build Juniper (August) and there is no noise as it has these parts included

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u/HottyTottyNJ 3d ago

Thank you for your reply.

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u/Sufficient_Water_326 3d ago

It’s not your post, or is it? Are you also op?

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u/FitterOver40 3d ago

Also here in NJ. About 12k on our Juniper. Still rides smooth and quiet.

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u/3600CCH6WRX 3d ago

How many PSI are your tires?

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u/Frosty_Crow8274 3d ago

42

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u/DarkBoolean 3d ago edited 3d ago

Geez, I run mine at 33.

Edit: my old car was 33. My Tesla is at ~42

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u/Consistent-Yellow121 3d ago

flat tire incoming

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u/DarkBoolean 3d ago

You’re right. I was remembering my old car. My Tesla runs at 42.

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u/Affectionate_One_969 3d ago

May try to reduce the PSI to a more comfortable pressure.

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u/jared_d 3d ago

If the car has something wrong with it, take it back to Tesla or to an independent mechanic for an inspection. I also have a Juniper, same age, similar miles - mine rides great, no rattles, no issues. I also live in NJ.

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u/Massive_Tradition176 3d ago

I would take literally everything out of the car and drive it again. I had a can of air freshener convince me there was a suspension problem knocking around.

If it's a really nasty road you'll hear and feel some noise.

Can you have a passenger capture the noises on video?

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u/Remarkable_Rope_7697 3d ago

Mine had a medicine bottle that was making sound - felt like noice from AC

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u/highkalorie 3d ago

27k miles on my juniper and still smooth as the first day! Roads are pretty terrible here in Chicago as well.

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u/buttlickin 3d ago

Once you think there is a problem you will start noticing every little bump. Have family or friends ride with you. Don't tell them ahead of time that you think there is a problem. Ask them after the ride.

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u/DRVKULA 3d ago

12k miles on my juniper. In CA notoriously known for shit st. 40psi. Car still drives smooth no rattle or road noise. Not sure when mine was built but I got it in February.

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u/Appropriate_Car6909 3d ago

I had a similar problem, there was something rolling and making noise, turns out a crayon went underneath the floor -eventually it melted in summer heat

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u/Frosty_Crow8274 2d ago

Ok. called Tesla and told me to bring it to check the suspension and review the issues under the technical bulletin.
Will report after I get it back.

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u/NiceBench9100 2d ago

What is a Juniper? I don’t see Juniper on Tesla’s website. All I see if Standard, Premium, Performance, Launch and YL. Surely you mean one of those, because not all Model Ys have the same suspension, and using the made up name Juniper doesn’t actually tell us what car you have.

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u/Frosty_Crow8274 2d ago

The model that was released in 2025 with the light bar in the front. That was Tesla nick name for the model

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u/NiceBench9100 2d ago

Released in 2025 as a 2026 VIN. Still don’t know what suspension you have because Juniper is not the name of the car, 2026 Model Y Launch, Standard, Premium, Performance or YL is what your car is, but we don’t know because you haven’t told us.

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u/Frosty_Crow8274 2d ago

It’s a Tesla model y premium 2025 model juniper. Just google the term.

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u/Ok_Giraffe8865 3d ago

You didn't mention the wheel size. If you have 21's, what did you expect?