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00:00Imagine dropping $100,000 on a futuristic stainless-steel electric truck only to find
00:06out that it has more issues than the Russian economy.
00:081.
00:09The Death Frunk The front trunk, aka the frunk, in the Cybertruck
00:14is a force to be reckoned with.
00:16People have been putting carrots in the open frunk frame to see how sensitive the lid is
00:19when it closes.
00:20The results?
00:21The frunk seemed to slice right through the carrot every time.
00:25This carrot-as-a-finger test is quite unsettling to watch.
00:29We almost feel sorry for the carrot, but rejoice it was not our finger there.
00:33Most cars have sensors to detect if something's in the way of a closing trunk or frunk, but
00:38the Cybertruck seems to lack this feature.
00:41So watch those fingers!
00:42Moreover, a Tesla owner shared that he needed stitches after getting a nasty cut on his
00:47leg while getting out of his Cybertruck on an incline.
00:50He mentioned that the corner of the door isn't particularly sharp, but because he closed
00:54it with force, it caused a pretty bad cut.
00:57Tesla's owner's manual does have a warning about closing the door, advising to, quote,
01:02use caution around the panel edges on the Cybertruck, including the doors, powered frunk,
01:07tailgate, and surrounding panels.
01:09It also suggests always grasping the door at the top when opening it and keeping the
01:13hands and fingers away from the edges.
01:15Another forum member chimed in saying that he also cut himself accidentally as he was
01:19washing the car.
01:21Those sharp edges can really draw blood, so be careful!
01:242.
01:25Accelerator Pedal Issue Tesla is recalling this year's model due
01:29to a pesky accelerator pedal problem that could make the truck speed up all by itself.
01:34Definitely not something you want happening on the road.
01:36The problem is that the accelerator pedal pad can pop off and get wedged by the interior
01:41trim.
01:42When this happens, the pedal goes straight to the floor, causing the truck to accelerate
01:46at full speed.
01:47Given how heavy the Cybertruck is and its quick acceleration time of just over 2.5 seconds
01:52to 60 mph, this is a significant problem.
01:55But this is just not poor design, it's also about Tesla being too cheap and not including
02:00any kinds of fasteners in the pedal trim.
02:02This recall is exclusively for the 2024 model year, affecting all Cybertrucks manufactured
02:07between November 13, 2023 and April 4, 2024.
02:12That's almost 4,000 trucks in total.
02:15Tesla plans to start sending out notification letters in June 2024.
02:19Drivers who receive these notifications are advised to bring the cars into a service center
02:23as soon as possible.
02:24They'll replace it or repair the pedal assembly at no cost to you.
02:28As a result of this recall, all the Cybertruck deliveries have also been paused.
02:32Some future Cybertruck owners had their orders pushed back.
02:36While recalls are pretty common in the auto industry, a stop-sale order is a big setback.
02:41Tesla just started delivering its Cybertruck late last year after a two-year delay caused
02:45by production issues and battery supply constraints.
02:48This recall and the announcement of stopping the sales had a noticeable impact on Tesla's
02:53market value as a company, because the stock dropped about 14%.
02:57That's a significant dip.
02:593.
03:00Electrical Problems On the CybertruckOwnersClub.com forum, in
03:03a thread titled, Worst Delivery In My Life, Truck Died In 5 Minutes, a Southern California-based
03:09owner shared his nightmare experience.
03:11He got his new truck, took it out for a drive the same day, and it didn't even make it
03:15a mile before things went south.
03:17He got a steering error and a flashing red screen, had to pull over and call for a tow
03:22truck.
03:23The dealer couldn't help either.
03:24They tried to restart the car, but the screen was stuck black and kept beeping and nothing
03:28really worked anymore.
03:304.
03:31Massive Windshield Design Flaw So here's the deal with the Cybertruck's
03:34windshield.
03:35It's huge and almost horizontal, which in the blazing sun doesn't mix well with its
03:39all-black interior.
03:41Just imagine driving with the sun glaring through that massive windshield, feeling like
03:45you're on a slow roast.
03:47And cranking the AC?
03:48Sure, but that's going to eat into your battery life.
03:51And more ridiculous than that is adjusting the AC vents.
03:54Gone are the days when you could do that with a simple one-motion adjustment.
03:58Now you've got to navigate through a settings menu on the main screen.
04:01Because why make it easy when you could make it futuristic, right?
04:05Reports also show that charging the car in the sun can make the inside feel like an oven
04:10at over 130 degrees.
04:12Thankfully, Elon thought about this with his remote AC function, window controls, and even
04:17the dog mode.
04:18What he didn't think of was the good old sun visors and their actual usefulness.
04:23Unlike in other cars, the sun visors in the Cybertruck don't cover the entire windshield
04:27when you use them.
04:28They let in a whole lot of sunshine to blind you from the top.
04:32Yes, it does have some extra tint up at the top, but still that's not enough.
04:365.
04:37Fast Charging on a Non-Tesla Plug is a Nightmare
04:40All Tesla cars come with an adapter for some of the slow chargers plugs you can find in
04:45the US.
04:46But some non-Tesla fast chargers use a CCS type of plug, which used to be the standard
04:51before most automakers switched to Tesla's plugs.
04:54To use those chargers, you'll need a different adapter that Tesla sells for $250.
04:59Okay, not that much of a problem considering you already splashed more than $80,000 on
05:04the car.
05:05But here's the catch.
05:06This different adapter doesn't work with the Cybertruck because of its big plastic
05:11fenders.
05:12Some other Tesla models even need a service appointment to get it to work.
05:15According to the Department of Energy, there are over 40,000 public fast charging plugs
05:20in the US and more than 60% are Tesla's.
05:23So while all Tesla's plugs are the top choice, not being able to use the others is definitely
05:28a headache.
05:296.
05:30Fragile Wheel Covers Almost every electric vehicle these days has
05:33wheel covers.
05:34Like them or not, they make the car more aerodynamic by reducing drag.
05:38Drag is a range killer, so these wheel covers will help you get more range out of your electric
05:43car.
05:44And sometimes they even look cool.
05:45The Cybertruck's wheel covers are something else though.
05:48Their design is strange to say the least.
05:51You can either love it or hate it.
05:53But besides how they look, the wheel covers on the Cybertruck stick out past the tire,
05:57so even the slightest touch against a curb would leave a mark.
06:00And let's face it, the Cybertruck's size and not-so-great maneuverability will make
06:04it impossible not to hit curbs all the time.
06:08If you're spending $100,000 on a truck, you probably have a garage.
06:11But what about when you want to hit that trendy downtown restaurant with only street parking?
06:16Are you really going to trust the valet with your Cybertruck?
06:197.
06:20Critical Steering Issue Detected Cybertruck owners are flooding the internet
06:23with reports of a critical steering issue just days after receiving their cars from
06:28the dealership.
06:29The error message typically says, PULL OVER SAFELY, CRITICAL STEERING ISSUE DETECTED,
06:33indicating a high-voltage system error that requires service.
06:37Apparently, this can leave you on the side of the road, unable to restart the truck and
06:41continue your journey.
06:43Tesla's service centers have identified the problem as a low-voltage harness connecting
06:47the ancillary bay.
06:48So you need to have the car towed to the Tesla service stations so their technicians can
06:52replace the ancillary bay at no cost to you.
06:55Other owners were luckier because they could restart the car and continue their journey.
06:59They got out of the car, locked the car, and waited for a few seconds.
07:03Then they'd go back in and start the car and it would work fine.
07:06However, sometimes they had to repeat this procedure a couple of times before the car
07:10would start.
07:11Nevertheless, the problem would still come back randomly.
07:14It's just so sad, especially when you splashed out almost $100,000 or more on the car.
07:19And the funniest thing is that the Cybertruck manual does advise you to act like this.
07:24It suggests to clear the alert by getting out and back in.
07:27If the alert doesn't pop up again, you can keep on driving.
07:308.
07:31Plagued by Rust, Fingerprints, and Uneven Surfaces
07:34Tesla's Cybertruck may be the new cool kid on the block, but some owners are already
07:39noticing their stainless steel rides starting to rust.
07:42And even the Tesla Cybertruck manual admits the steel panels can be affected by corrosive
07:47substances like grease, oil, tree resin, and dead insects.
07:51The manual advises washing these off promptly to avoid corrosion.
07:55Just months after purchase, owners are posting images on social media and other forums showing
08:00orange rust spots appearing on their new EVs after driving in the rain for some time.
08:04Other new Cybertruck owners mentioned that they didn't notice any rust spots but were
08:08surprised by how easily the stainless steel shows handprints, a problem typically seen
08:13with stainless steel appliances, not cars.
08:16Beyond rust and fingerprints, the Cybertruck faces a more significant exterior issue, misaligned
08:21doors and uneven surfaces make the vehicle look wobbly and odd, far from the sleek, angular
08:27renders that Tesla had showcased in the past.
08:29According to Elon Musk himself, the bright metal construction and straight edges make
08:33every minor inconsistency look like a big deal.
08:36To tackle this, he demanded unparalleled precision in manufacturing, insisting that all parts
08:42of the car, whether manufactured internally or from suppliers, need to be designed and
08:46built to sub-10 micron accuracy.
08:49We're talking super minuscule detailed precision that specialists don't believe is possible.
08:54Maybe Elon likes to talk too much, you know?
08:57The Cybertruck's issues are so random, they speak more about poor quality than anything
09:01else.
09:02We've seen reports from owners who had to deal with strange creaking noises coming up
09:06from the center console, tailgate buttons occasionally becoming unresponsive, or even
09:10rattling gear selector.
09:12Another owner who casually stopped for a car wash after a long day of work couldn't start
09:16his car anymore.
09:18He had to do a complete system reboot, which took more than five hours.
09:22Number 9.
09:23Charging Issues
09:24Current Cybertruck owners have also reported charging issues with their Cybertrucks, noting
09:29unusual fluctuations in the charging rate.
09:31The rates would drop as low as 19 miles per hour and rise to 35 miles per hour.
09:36To investigate, one owner disconnected the Cybertruck and charged their Model S using
09:40the same wall connector, which had been installed for several years and had never presented
09:45any issues.
09:46The Model S charged consistently at 33 to 35 miles per hour, indicating that the wall
09:51connector and electrical setup were functioning correctly.
09:54However, when reconnecting the Cybertruck, the fluctuating charge rates persisted, varying
09:59between 19 and 27 miles per hour throughout the session.
10:03This issue appears to be exclusive to the Cybertruck.
10:06Number 10.
10:07Insufficient Range
10:08One of the most anticipated features of the Tesla Cybertruck was its impressive range,
10:12with the company promising up to 320 miles per charge.
10:16However, recent tests and owner's reports suggest that the reality might fall short
10:21of these expectations.
10:22In recent tests, a Cybertruck with an indicated 124 kilowatt-hours of battery capacity managed
10:28as 254 miles before running out of juice.
10:32This translates to a little over two miles per kilowatt-hour, slightly better than the
10:36Hummer EV's estimated 1.48 miles per kilowatt-hour, but just below the F-150 Lightning's 2.29
10:43miles per kilowatt-hour.
10:45This specific test involved setting the truck on cruise control at 70 miles per hour, and
10:50it was done at night to remove any impact from the weather and traffic.
10:53Even so, the Cybertruck fell short of its advertised range.
10:57Moreover, the truck even began to struggle a few miles before officially running out
11:01of charge, as it couldn't maintain highway speeds and had to be pulled off the highway.
11:05Interestingly, it continued to run at highway speeds, showing 0% state of charge for several
11:10miles, which indicates Tesla is pessimistic when it comes to real-time range calculations.
11:16Better safe than sorry, reports from the Cybertruck Owners Club forum show even lower range figures.
11:21Some owners who have already accumulated significant mileage reported achieving only about 206
11:27miles on a full charge.
11:28That's way less than the advertised 320 miles.
11:32These findings suggest that while the Cybertruck might outperform some competitors in terms
11:36of efficiency, its real-world range is still a significant step down from Tesla's initial
11:42claims.
11:43As more data from owners and further tests become available, and as the hype tones down,
11:47we come to see that the actual capabilities of the Cybertruck don't live up to its reputation.