Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 14,500 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side va…
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2023 Rivian R1T — surface rust underneath a winter daily
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?
RoadTraveler327Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorOrange County0 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interval around duty cycle rather than just the…
Need advice: Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights…
2024 Rivian R1S — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame or motor mechanism? If I figure it out I…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — how are you estimating real battery degradation?
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, service-mode values, repeated range tests…
ShiftCollector47Community StarterSep 2, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Florida6 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 20,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, hi…
Need advice: Rivian 12V warning: drive to service or request mobile help?
Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
2023 Rivian R1T — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspect plugs, look at injector data, or wait…
BoxerShopper534Community StarterAug 29, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPhiladelphia6 replies0 helpful
New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fue…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — water spots came back after paint correction
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 48,000 miles. Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under certain light. I'm trying to improve the pro…
2024 Rivian R1S — car pulls right even though alignment is green
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cro…
Anyone else: Ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 118,000 miles. Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routi…
2024 Rivian R1S — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — Portland owner question
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 52,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What owners…
Need advice: Low-voltage battery warning after software update
A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anything safe to check in the app/service menu?
Rivian 12V warning: drive to service or request mobile help?
Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 1,200 miles. I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds mo…
2024 Rivian R1S — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 33,000 miles. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for.
Anyone else: How are you estimating real battery degradation?
Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, service-mode values, repeated range tests…
2024 Rivian R1S — coolant is old by age but mileage is low — anyone dealt with this recently?
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk.