Bad day to be a Tesla customer, with the EV maker ranked among the least reliable in the U.S.

According to Consumer Reports magazine’s annual reliability survey, Tesla vehicles fell short.

It notes EVs and pick up trucks are hot on the market but are also the “most problematic”.

Of course, the car manufacturer has had a range of challenges like body hardware issues and climate control.

The Musk-owned company will miss this year’s vehicle target as the supply chain crunch continues.

Despite the challenges ahead, the report found 36 per cent of prospective buyers are looking at buying an EV for their next car or truck purchase.