"The ranking, published on February 6, 2026, evaluated early problems reported in 2025 on vehicles registered in France since January 1, 2018, with fewer than 150,000 kilometers on the odometer, as noted by a Numerama report. This marked Tesla's first appearance in the magazine's reliability rankings, which was enabled by the company's growing vehicle population in the French market. According to the publication, Tesla vehicles showed no recurring major defects beyond isolated suspension arm issues,"
"Why this ranking differs from earlier criticism Tesla's top placement contrasts sharply with past assessments from the German Automobile Club (ADAC), which previously ranked the Model 3 and Model Y low in its technical inspection reports. Auto Plus noted that those inspections were focused heavily on factors such as brake disc wear, which are not necessarily the best benchmarks for overall vehicle reliability."
Tesla overtook Toyota to become France's most reliable car brand in 2025, according to Auto Plus' nationwide reliability ranking. Tesla ranked first overall across all powertrain types, including gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The ranking, published on February 6, 2026, evaluated early problems reported in 2025 for vehicles registered since January 1, 2018 with fewer than 150,000 kilometers. Tesla's inclusion reflected a growing vehicle population in the French market. Reported issues included isolated suspension arm problems covered by warranty and minor items such as occasional screen glitches and door-handle concerns. The methodology prioritized real-world early ownership data over inspection-focused metrics.
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