2018 Tesla Model 3: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 lists for a median $19,999 (middle half $17,989–$22,921) at 81,767 mi, across 992 dealer listings. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns covering the 2018.
Used 2018 Model 3 for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| Long Range Dual Motor | 486 |
| Long Range | 418 |
| Base | 30 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| California | 240 |
| Virginia | 104 |
| Texas | 77 |
| Washington | 63 |
| Florida | 58 |
| Utah | 45 |
| Georgia | 40 |
| Arizona | 36 |
| North Carolina | 33 |
| Ohio | 29 |
2018 Model 3 reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Model 3's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 26V507000 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Tires | 24V935000 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Seat belts | 24V376000 | May 28, 2024 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24V153000 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Electrical system | 24V051000 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Electrical system | 23V838000 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Suspension | 23V235000 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Steering | 23V085000 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Seat belts | 22V798000 | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Visibility | 22V702000 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Electrical system | 22V263000 | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Electrical system | 22V235000 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 22V169000 | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22V063000 | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Seat belts | 22V045000 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Steering | 22V037000 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Visibility | 21V00D000 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 21V846000 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Seat belts | 21V389000 | May 25, 2021 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
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2018 Tesla Model 3 FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Model 3 worth?
The median asking price is $19,999, with the middle half between $17,989 and $22,921, at a median 81,767 mi (992 listings).
Is the 2018 Model 3 reliable?
No — the 2018 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Model 3, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2018 Model 3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns that cover the 2018 Model 3, most recently exterior lighting (Aug 4, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.