I thought EV's were supposed to be quiet. @RJ ARE YOU HEARING THIS ****??? This car sounds like its gonna hit Mach 9 when you switch on the AC

[MidnightRivian]

@RJ ARE YOU HEARING THIS SHIT???

This is the exact AC noise everyone is talking about at full load. You can see the compressor in action screaming HOLD ON DEAR LIFE - HODL

Is this what you had in mind when you designed the HVAC and hiked up the prices $20,000??

The vibrations in the pedals and floor pan don't really help sell the story that EV's are quieter than ICE.

Edit: @screamingkarts has created a document to help collect affected vins. Please add you car to this form.

Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMOQRV8auC-axEjcjtoy4Zm3wxX656wr0SVj76Gz0AJGY_3w/viewform



https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...you-switch-on-the-ac.16205/page-6#post-352149




Edit: Finally. Rivian has solved my day 1 issue.

The RSB-93-24-001: Excessive Cabin Noise and Vibration from A/C Compressor customer campaign makes a huge difference.

Instead of sounding like a jet engine it sounds more like an air purifier / ozone machine.

I’m extremely happy with this fix and would recommend others give it a shot if their AC sounds like the video in the first post.


https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11007059-0001.pdf

RSB-93-24-001: Excessive Cabin Noise and Vibration from A/C Compressor

Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that are prone to excessive cabin noise and vibration from the A/C compressor.

While the vehicle is safely functioning as designed, some customers might be unaccustomed to the noise of the A/C compressor in an electric vehicle; such noise is usually not noticeable in vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine.

Upon customer complaint of excessive cabin noise or vibration while the A/C compressor is running, Rivian will retrofit brackets on the A/C lines, and, if necessary, reroute a harness to reduce noise and vibration in the cabin.

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[Dark-Fx]

Is this what you had in mind when you designed the HVAC and hiked up the prices $20,000??

Obviously they had to spend another $20,000 to make it this loud.

 

[COdogman]

I agree that Rivian needs to fix these AC compressors, but I truly hate the social media/ forum shouting as a communication method.

 

[kozak79]

It's also not every compressor. Mine does not sound like that. It's not any different on my R1T than the AC in my Volvo.

 

[SilverII]

mine sounds like that too.

I currently have a LE loaner and it is much quieter than this even at mach 9

 

[MidnightRivian]

I agree that Rivian needs to fix these AC compressors, but I truly hate the social media/ forum shouting as a communication method.

You have 2 options as a buyer. First is to speak with your wallet by returning within 7 days or not taking delivery.

The second option is you accept this Weedwacker and work with Rivian to be their guinea pig, which might result in you venting to social media when you have tickets after tickets with no resolution.

As an investor, I want this known ASAP and addressed with some sort of campaign. Just telling me this is normal behavior is seriously asking me to open my short position back up on Rivian after earnings pump.

 

[Tahoe Man]

Turn up the stereo to drown it out. Problem solved.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Turn up the stereo to drown it out. Problem solved.

How about we address the root cause instead of using band-aids or crutches.

I can speak with my wallet and reject delivery, return the vehicle or flip it. That does not help Rivian grow as a company.

So how about we address the issue instead of acting like the elephant in the room does not exist.

 

[R1Tom]

They likely got a bad batch of compressors. Now they need to find solution and deploy.

It would just help I suspect alot if the service team was capable of deploying acknowledgement of issue and then that the issue is being worked on. Instead the early individuals who report the issues feel left in dark and potentially that they will be stuck with no solution.

 

[Tahoe Man]

How about we address the root cause instead of using band-aids or crutches.

I can speak with my wallet and reject delivery, return the vehicle or flip it. That does not help Rivian grow as a company.

So how about we address the issue instead of acting like the elephant in the room does not exist.

Agree 100%, the issue is the fanboys that would post similar silly reply give Rivian another pass at QC.

 

[kozak79]

I'd ask the Service Center to park another Rivian next to yours and turn both ACs on and see if they hear a difference. Yours does not sound normal.

 

[MidnightRivian]

I'd ask the Service Center to park another Rivian next to yours and turn both ACs on and see if they hear a difference. Yours does not sound normal.

Don’t even ask about the vibrations in the pedal and floor pan. I seriously think I have a v10 under the hood. It has the power and numbers to back it up.

the jet engine noise is now complimentary. Next time I line up at the track for pink slips and they make fun of how quiet my EV is, I’ll just turn the AC on and they’ll want to see what I’m packing under the hood

 

[kozak79]

Like I said, not normal. Everyone always says how quite my truck is and I have the ac going all the time.

 

[DallasBBQ]

I agree that Rivian needs to fix these AC compressors, but I truly hate the social media/ forum shouting as a communication method.

I understand but what would you do if you had the issue and RIvian kept saying "vehicle is operating as designed" as their response? I've had my R1S in twice for this issue. Both times they stated working as designed. I told them to keep it until fixed. They called me back and threatened to start charging me storage fees if I didn't come get the vehicle.

 

[Fclmd]

@RJ ARE YOU HEARING THIS SHIT???

This is the exact AC noise everyone is talking about at full load. You can see the compressor in action screaming HOLD ON DEAR LIFE - HODL

Is this what you had in mind when you designed the HVAC and hiked up the prices $20,000??

Mine too - and I can feel the noise in the steering wheel. I have an appointment with a repair center next week. Hope they can fix it.

AND- when the Rivian delivery lady says that you can accept your new vehicle (which has been on order for 3 years) with whatever issue you have noticed, then just place a ticket and the local mobile repair person will come fix it… Don’t believe her!

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