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…
PistonRoadie40Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorAtlanta2 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingOwner reportCommunity Starter 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…
ColdStartRunner19Community StarterSep 2, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorNew York13 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 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…
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterSep 2, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorNew York13 replies0 helpful What Should I Buy?Owner reportCommunity Starter 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…
MarketDriver918Community StarterJun 30, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorPhoenix0 replies0 helpful 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…
QuietRoadieCommunity StarterAug 29, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorCharlotte6 replies0 helpful 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…
DetailGarage95Community StarterJan 21, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorSeattle0 replies0 helpful 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…
QuietMom698Community StarterAug 29, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorRaleigh2 replies0 helpful 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…
HighwayWrench230Community StarterJun 12, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorPortland0 replies0 helpful TransmissionOwner reportCommunity Starter 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…
CruiseMom36Community StarterAug 18, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorLos Angeles3 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesQuestionCommunity Starter 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.
TruckOwner798Community StarterAug 18, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorCalifornia1 reply0 helpful 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…
CruiseTuner71Community StarterAug 17, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorMichigan38 replies0 helpful Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk.
SunBeltCamper650Community StarterAug 18, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorOrlando1 reply0 helpful This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend…
ApexGeek74Community StarterAug 11, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorNew Jersey1 reply0 helpful Alternator & ChargingDiscussionCommunity Starter 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 variation, battery temperature, software, or an ac…
TireFan58Community StarterAug 9, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorMichigan5 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate normal injector noise from valvetrain no…
CamberGeek548Community StarterAug 9, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorBay Area0 replies0 helpful Orders, Allocations & DeliveryBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 36,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful ver…
UsedCarBuilder830Community StarterApr 1, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorWashington DC0 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 35,500 miles. Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ign…
RustBeltDad777Community StarterJul 28, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorBoston16 replies0 helpful 2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 40,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute.
CommuterDriver262Community StarterJul 29, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorSeattle3 replies0 helpful 2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 26,500 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populati…
CamberOwnerCommunity StarterJul 28, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorLas Vegas16 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? Apprecia…
BoostedHunter61Community StarterJul 24, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorDMV / Maryland10 replies0 helpful