Question: New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull e…
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Rivian R1S
2024 Rivian R1S — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded? — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 20,500 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…
2024 Rivian R1S — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level?…
WeekendCollector482Community StarterMay 5, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorCalifornia0 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — physical buttons are disappearing again — good or bad?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 37,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What controls do you absolutely want to re…
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 — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 30,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy t…
2024 Rivian R1S — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 28,500 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…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — 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?…
2024 Rivian R1S — fast charging tapers earlier than it used to — second opinion before I spend money
On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, battery temperature, software changes and actual battery health.
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…
Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
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 more like torque-converter behavior, engine misfi…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 22,000 miles. Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership c…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Apartment charging without a dedicated garage outlet
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 96,000 miles. I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional…
2024 Rivian R1S — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected
The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style made the biggest difference? Interested…
2024 Rivian R1S — 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…
2024 Rivian R1S — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 28,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old.
2024 Rivian R1S — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be checked in the resistor/controller circuit?
2024 Rivian R1S — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — buyer question from Orlando
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2024 Rivian R1S — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 42,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long w…
RotorCommuter84Community StarterApr 27, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorPennsylvania4 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Northern Virginia. Interested in real owner exper…
FlatSixDad488Community StarterApr 25, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorNorthern Virginia5 replies0 helpful