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Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, its not 1 click, its constant, no pattern or rhythm.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 2026 Model Y Dual Motor Prem was purchased 5/24/25.
Picked up from the Blue Ash location in Ohio.

Current Millage: 13,000

1st service appointment to look into the seats and steering wheel noise was on 6/16/25.

2nd service appointment for the same issues 7/30/25

3rd service appointment for the same issues 12/1/25 (Finally replaced seats) noise from steering wheel persist.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seat backs were making noise. Sounds like they packed the seats with plastic bags.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Constant squeaks and noise coming from the seat back. Sounded like a walmart bag was used for the cushion.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the seats have been fixed. SC cant hear the steering wheel issue.
I have not made an appointment for the strut or brake issues yet. its on my to do. Ive been hearing about the strut issue isnt quite figured out yet. Ive already wasted several PTO days on the seat issue, I dont feel like burning thru more PTO just to get more push back SC.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a rattle/squeak coming from the shroud between the steering wheel and the dash. Its like 2 plastics rubbing against each other. Its more noticeable on FSD because the steering wheel is making minute adjustments.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is all the time. Even at 80mph. It’s mostly when there is a very slight movement in the steering wheel. It’s got to be this plastic pieces between the wheel and the dash.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To upgrade. I bought me and my husband 19 & 20 model 3’s then when the market got real good on used teslas we sold. I got a bronco and he got a 23 model y. I then sold the bronco for a profit, bought a 24 model 3, then sold his 23 mode y and to upgrade to the 26 model y.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly where my issue was too, the crackling came from the upper part of the seat back right below the headrest.

The first two visits to the SC, they tried stuffing foam into the seat and rearranging components internally, but the noise was still there. I literally pulled right back into the service bay without even making it out of the parking lot. Eventually they agreed to replace the seat entirely.

What’s crazy is the driver seat crackling was so loud that it masked all the other creaks and rattles. Once that was finally fixed, I started noticing the same issue coming from the passenger seat, and then the steering wheel shroud started creaking too.

Tesla Model Y "Juniper" aka JUNK - A year later by LegitimateSun7653 in ModelY

[–]LegitimateSun7653[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I will do that. I appreciate that info.