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 worr…
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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…
2023 Rivian R1T — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price.
2023 Rivian R1T — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
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 cha…
2023 Rivian R1T — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiati…
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…
2023 Rivian R1T — eV has plenty of main battery but shows a 12V warning
Traction battery is charged, but a low-voltage warning appeared after the car sat overnight. I know the small battery can still immobilize an EV. What informat…
2023 Rivian R1T — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 33,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute.
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 interva…
Question: 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
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 chec…
2023 Rivian R1T — fast charging tapers earlier than it used to
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 41,000 miles. On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, b…
2023 Rivian R1T — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 39,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediate…
RoadTripEnthusiastCommunity StarterMay 15, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorOrange County1 reply0 helpful
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — anyone else: Battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you…
2023 Rivian R1T — 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…
2023 Rivian R1T — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 34,000 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Woul…
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?
2023 Rivian R1T — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 32,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the…