TESLA Model 3 Starter motor replacement Cost
2017–2023 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$658–$3.3k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. TESLA Model 3 starter motor replacement typically costs $658–$3348.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a TESLA Model 3 typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Model 3, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the TESLA Model 3
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$595–$1.1k
- ABS sensor replacement$245–$441
- ABS system bleeding$196–$353
- AC compressor clutch replacement$490–$882
- AC compressor replacement$525–$945
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 5 Series Sedan$330–$594
- AUDI A6 Avant$300–$540
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse and predecessors$300–$540
- VOLVO S80$330–$594
- SAAB 9-5$300–$540
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