Tesla Lawsuit Alleges Odometer Fraud Cuts Warranty Early

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Tesla faces shocking lawsuit claiming its cars artificially inflate odometer readings to void warranties faster.

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California Tesla owner Nyree Hinton hit with $10,000 repair bill after his Model Y's warranty expired suspiciously early.

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Lawsuit alleges Tesla odometers use "predictive algorithms" to rack up miles 15% to 117% faster than actual distance driven.

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Hinton's car mysteriously recorded 72 daily miles when he drove just 20, pushing his vehicle past warranty limits.

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After warranty expired, the same Tesla suddenly recorded fewer miles despite longer commutes, raising red flags.

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Tesla and CEO Elon Musk fired back, calling the allegations "idiotic" and denying all claims in federal court.

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If granted class-action status, the lawsuit could represent over one million California Tesla owners.

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Similar complaints have surfaced online, with owners questioning why their Teslas show higher mileage than comparable vehicles.

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This case adds to Tesla's mounting legal troubles following separate lawsuits about exaggerated driving range claims.

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