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 on…
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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 pac…
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…
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. W…
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…
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 cert…
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 r…
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…
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. Try…
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, s…
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.
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — question: Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
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 won…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — need advice: Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
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,…
2024 Rivian R1S — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
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…
2024 Rivian R1S — factory order status has not moved in weeks — anyone dealt with this recently?
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 order…
UsedCarBuilder830Community StarterApr 1, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorWashington DC0 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S — rough idle disappears just above idle speed
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. Wou…
2024 Rivian R1S — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 40,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute.
2024 Rivian R1S — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
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…
Question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
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 switc…
BoostedHunter61Community StarterJul 24, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorDMV / Maryland10 replies0 helpful