2023 Rivian R1T — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 21,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenanc…
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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…
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…
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 airf…
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. Wh…
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 s…
Question: Rivian 12V warning: drive to service or request mobile help?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 1,200 miles. Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt wit…
PistonTraveler4Community StarterJul 17, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNYC / Long Island14 replies0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
2023 Rivian R1T — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 44,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. W…
MarketTraveler441Community StarterNov 16, 20252023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
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…
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…
GarageRoadie4Community StarterJul 14, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Florida4 replies0 helpful
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 visi…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — would a major price cut make you worry about resale?
A manufacturer cutting MSRP or adding huge incentives is great if you're buying now, but painful for recent buyers. How much do you factor future price cuts in…
2023 Rivian R1T — fast charging tapers earlier than it used to — Connecticut owner
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 5,500 miles. On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, ba…
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…
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 anythin…
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…
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…
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — how are you estimating real battery degradation?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 151,000 miles. Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What…
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…