By Jake Lingeman is a Newsweek Autos managing editor based in Detroit. His focus is reporting on the auto industry. He has covered all corners of the market from supercars to economy cars and is plugged into the Detroit carmakers in his hometown. Jake joined Newsweek in 2022 from CarBuzz and had previously worked at Autoweek, The Detroit News and Bring A Trailer. He is a graduate of Wayne State University. You can get in touch with Jake by emailing j.lingeman@newsweek.com. You can find him on X @jakelingeman. Writers Page Tesla Cybertruck Quality Questions Early Tesla vehicles had quality problems with large and non-uniform panel gaps, mismatched paint, water leaks and other issues. In November of 2022 Consumer Reports rated Tesla as one of the most unreliable brands according to its annual report. In J.D. Power's 2023 Initial Quality Study it was next to worst in problems per 100 cars, though the score was improved from the previous year. The Cybertruck is a new model with a harsher duty cycle than a sedan or sport utility vehicle (SUV), in addition to being the first such body style produced by the company. It will have to contend with more heat and power than any other Tesla has before when towing up to 11,000 pounds using around 800 horsepower. "Quality issues typically arise more frequently during the initial rollout of new vehicle models compared to those that have been in production for a substantial period. Therefore, it's not surprising that certain quality issues might not be entirely resolved during the initial launch phase. It is crucial to monitor the improvements in the fit and finish that Tesla makes as production becomes more robust," said Salerno. "The impact of quality issues on sales will become apparent after the initial demand subsides, particularly in the secondary market. However, keep in mind that Land Rover vehicles have traditionally not ranked high in quality, but that doesn't seem to materially impact demand for Range Rovers." Tesla Cybertruck bed view. The Cybertruck comes with a lockable bed and extender. Tesla Cybertruck bed view. The Cybertruck comes with a lockable bed and extender. Tesla