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Steve, a Cybertruck owner from Maryland, says his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure after just 6 miles.
Steve mentions he picked up his new truck from a Tesla delivery center in New Jersey, got on the highway, and while cruising at 50 miles per hour, received a critical error message telling him to pull over immediately.
This is definitely not ideal for a brand-new truck, and it’s especially concerning that these issues are still happening nearly two years after Tesla started delivering the Cybertruck.
A new vehicle breaking down after just 6 miles isn’t ideal; however, Steve adds that the problems didn’t stop there.
Once the Cybertruck was returned to Tesla service, he was informed that it would need a new steering rack and an entirely new power conversion system unit. Steve states that the repair, out of warranty, would cost $7,000.
Considering the major issue he experienced with his first drive, Steve naturally tried to back out of his Cybertruck purchase.
Steve claims he even offered to pay Tesla for the 6 miles he drove the Cybertruck, but says the EV maker refused to buy it back from him.
This is definitely frustrating, and the concerned Cybertruck owner shared his story on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.
He writes…
“Cybertruck Six Miles Critical Breakdown
I picked up a new 2025 all-wheel-drive Cybertruck on September 13, 2025.
While on a New Jersey Route 295 ramp, I experienced a critical rear steering fault and had to pull over after 6 miles.
I called Tesla Roadside, and they responded immediately. They performed a hard reset and advised me to visit a service center.
The repair took about a week, during which they replaced the PCS (Power Conversion System) and the steering rack. The estimated cost is $7,000 if out of warranty.
Has anyone else had this issue?”
This is definitely not ideal, and looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners had several questions regarding the failure.
A fellow Cybertruck owner, Phil from New Jersey, writes…
“So, this happened just 6 miles after you got your new truck? Talk about a black cloud hanging over what should have been a great day.
I don’t know how I’d feel about this myself… I’d probably ask for a new truck.”
In response, Steve confirms he tried to get Tesla to buy back the Cybertruck but was told no.
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He notes that he’s now waiting for a second failure before he can legally force Tesla to take the Cybertruck back under Maryland’s lemon law.
Steve explained…
“I asked them to get me a new Cybertruck. Corporate said that since it was an easy fix, they wouldn’t do it.
Then I asked them to buy it back, minus the few miles it had been used, but they said no again.
However, Maryland’s lemon law gives them one more chance to fix it, and then I get a new one.”
Arguing about buybacks with an automaker after only driving the vehicle 6 miles is definitely not ideal; however, looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners say they’ve also experienced similar early problems.
A Cybertruck owner from Colorado writes…
“I’ve seen a few similar failures here on the forum, and most tend to happen very early in the vehicle’s lifespan.
So, if you’ve reached a certain number of miles, you’re probably in the clear, but I don’t know what that number is.”
Another Cybertruck owner adds…
“I had a failed coolant system, a failed front motor, and a failed air suspension within the first 6 months.
Tesla provided a loaner Cybertruck, fixed everything quickly each time, and I haven’t had an issue since.”
In response, Steve says that he’s a long-time Tesla customer and didn’t experience these kinds of failures with his Model S.
Stevel also adds that despite all the issues, he’s excited to take delivery of his Cybertruck for a second time once everything is fixed.
He wrote…
“The New Jersey dealer was helpful and did give me a loaner even though I was out of state.
That’s a lot of failures to experience in six months. My Tesla Model S never had a problem, and I’m looking forward to picking up the Cybertruck again.”
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