Consumer Report doubts Tesla (TSLA, $294.71) Model 3’s reliability, shares drop by 2%
A new Consumer Report published last Thursday raised questions about the reliability of Tesla’s Model 3. The report says it will no longer recommend the model, sending Tesla’s shares down by nearly 2%.
According to the senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports, the reliability issues arise from electronics, navigation/infotainment screens, and other issues in terms of the trim breaking and the glass. He further pointed out the Model 3 owned and tested by Consumer Reports had a rear window with a small stress fracture.
The slipping quality of the Tesla models has been a long-term concern among analysts who believe this is due to the ambitious ramping up of Model 3 production since last year. In fact, at one point the automaker added an additional Model 3 assembly line by erecting a permanent tent outside its assembly plant in Fremont, California. The Tesla employees alleged that the company was churning out a large quantity of flawed parts that pushed the automaker to repair and rework new models before they were ready for shipping.
A Tesla spokesperson defended the company’s position saying that the said report was based on data collected from July through September. So, the majority of the issues have already been addressed through design and manufacturing improvements. Further, the company’s return policy allows unhappy customers to return their cars for a full refund.
As a brand, Tesla fell 11 spots to No. 19 out of 33 brands ranked by Consumer Reports. This is one of the biggest drops in brand rankings in this year’s auto issue.
TSLA in -2.42% downward trend, declining for three consecutive days on September 15, 2026
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where TSLA declined for three days, in 233 of 297 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 78%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on TSLA as a result. In 65 of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 78%.
TSLA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 45 of 54 cases where TSLA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 83%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TSLA just turned positive on September 17, 2026. Looking at past instances where TSLA's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.
TSLA moved above its 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for TSLA crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 12 of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
Following a +2.70% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TSLA advanced for three days, in 268 of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 189 of 245 cases where TSLA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 54 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TSLA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 70 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. TSLA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 84 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 99 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.556) is normal, around the industry mean (8.821). P/E Ratio (337.287) is within average values for comparable stocks, (494.474). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.355) is also within normal values, averaging (2.484). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.017) among similar stocks. TSLA's P/S Ratio (12.225) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.589).
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