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Robot Overlord
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Rivian really needs to open up rivianCare or honor recurring issues. Luckily this is their problem until 2028
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Same. I had the A/C wet spot addressed at 55k miles. I'm well out of warranty now at 70k miles and *really* concerned about the Rivian...
Jun 26, 2026
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Update: I decided to keep the SUV. It was repaired under warranty. I was told they replaced the HVAC assembly box, re-sealed the dash...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Wet spot under driver mat
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Do yourself a favor and remember to check under the mat for moisture once a year. My HVAC case has been replaced two times now...I feel...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Wet spot under driver mat
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I work from home, so most of it is just "around town" (groceries, home depot, daycare). It was built in Feb 2023 and I picked it up in...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Yes, design flaw in original units. Crack in HAVC assembly forms allowing water to drain into the floorboard instead of out the...
Jun 26, 2026
Robot Overlord
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doorite1's post
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PSA for all Gen 1 owners! Check your carpets for signs of moisture
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I may certainly be wrong about this but I would think that if your vehicle was ārepairedā (especially MULTIPLE times) that even if you...
Jun 25, 2026
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So after three weeks, I finally got my truck back yesterday. it took almost two weeks for them to get approval for and complete the AXM...
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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onesoil's post
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PSA for all Gen 1 owners! Check your carpets for signs of moisture
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BananaBoat (one of the names weāve given my very yellow loanerāthe other being Goldenrod) has wet carpets now too 𤪠After a couple days...
Jun 25, 2026
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Noticed wet carpet on my Aug 2022 build R1t. Service wanted it in sooner than later appt made for three days out. When checking in at SC...
Jun 25, 2026
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I'm glad you were able to get such prompt service, and didn't have to go through the truck bricking like my dad's did. Given the severe...
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Yes, Iām sure many meet the lemon law requirements set forth by their state. Usually a manufacturer would rather initiate a buyback than...
Jun 25, 2026
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Yikes! My screen have gone completely black a couple times while driving. I need to document this so I can show Rivian too. Or should I...
Jun 25, 2026
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I just picked my dadās truck up and dropped mine off. Hereās the recap for the HVAC issue: Some not so great news⦠I was driving the...
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Thatās interesting. I find it hard to believe that my truck with VIN 10264 and your truck (which may well have been built the same day!)...
Jun 25, 2026
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Battery maintenance when traveling for extended periods
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Exactly this. For daily (around town) I charge to 60-70%. NMC is happiest between 40-60%. Short term storage 50-70% is perfect. Long...
Jun 25, 2026
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Gen 1 R1T Quad Subframe Replacement Results
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So an update for anyone who has extensive front suspension work like I have (nearly every part replaced)ābe sure to have them check your...
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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I had this work done also (2022 LE R1T) and it transformed the feel of the handling. I had the front airbags replaced along with the...
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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I have a Feb 24 R1T too. How do I what can in inspect to see if I can determine if I have the old or newer subframe?
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Gen 1 R1T Quad Subframe Replacement Results
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The cast subframe came in early 2023, IIRC, and my Feb 2023 built truck has one. It's not a Gen2 thing.
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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This is Rivian's TSB for the front jounce lines: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11006035-0001.pdf
Jun 25, 2026
Robot Overlord
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My Feb 23 R1T just had the full HVAC replaced and when I dropped it off they said theyād replace the carpet too but they didnāt. Now I...
Jun 25, 2026
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My r1t was in for this July 2024. Been fine since.
Jun 25, 2026
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This has nothing to do with cleaning products. This has everything to do with the original HVAC condensation valve being little more...
Jun 25, 2026
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A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride
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Yahoo Autos - A cautionary tale for all users of any level of autonomy - it can and does fail with potentially disasterous results...
Jun 24, 2026
Robot Overlord
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[WIP / Feedback Wanted] Door Pocket Trash Bin for R1S/R1T
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Hello my dudes! Quick post about something that I've been kicking around for quite some time (literally, for like 8-9 months now) and...
Jun 24, 2026
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4 Rivian Delivery Vehicles catch fire in OHSU parking lot
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Our EG4 batteries that power our house have built in fire suppression. I wonder if that tech is possible in an EV pack. Probably not...
Jun 23, 2026
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My son is a volunteer wildland fire firefighter while heās attending college and has been on some pretty darn large fires with 400ā plus...
Jun 23, 2026
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4 Rivian Delivery Vehicles catch fire in OHSU parking lot
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I saw it in action on YT, I'll try to find the link.. This actually seems like a much better way to go..
Jun 23, 2026
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In Germany, they have a reinforced shipping container with no top, they fill it on location with water from a fire truck then simply...
Jun 23, 2026
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The fire risk was "per vehicles sold", not just raw numbers, so EVs were lowest total, but also lowest ratio of fires per vehicles sold.
Jun 23, 2026
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I don't think this counts as ejecting the battery.... but it's close:
Jun 23, 2026
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A few years ago there was a study done on which type of vehicles catches fire the most. According to this study itās hybrid vehicles...
Jun 23, 2026
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Also, need a thread title update - while the parking lot is owned by OHSU, it is certainly leased to Rivian at least in part. You can...
Jun 23, 2026
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Towing efficiency increase if I don't plug in harness?
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Aerodynamics of the trailer makes the difference in towing. Weight plays very little on effieceny.
Jun 23, 2026
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Anyone else do a winch? I think my design might be unique :-D
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I finally did what so many have wanted to do....
Jun 23, 2026
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The Rivian kit is ridiculously overpriced. The Smittybilt Premium Winch Accessory Kit is 1/3 the price. I've had one for years and it's...
Jun 23, 2026
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EVSportline Aero Covers arrived...questions/thoughts
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These guys are great. Iām an installer for them in Raleigh. Always a great partner. Thank you @EV Sportline
Jun 22, 2026
Robot Overlord
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EVSportline Aero Covers arrived...questions/thoughts
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oh yes, we pride ourselves on staying close to customers and we work to continuously improve!
Jun 22, 2026
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Thank you, EV Sportline. Itās good to see companies and patrons work together to envision, develop, and deliver great new products.
Jun 22, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Hey swflor, I either totally forgot or didn't even catch the fact that you suggested this, but great minds think alike ha ha. I am...
Jun 22, 2026
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Explain to me like Iām 5ā¦is software really that hard?
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Yes, it's way harder than you can possibly imagine. You simply don't go to the software store and say, "Give me a pet mode for my car."...
Jun 21, 2026
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Retired software dude here. Writing a little code to do something simple in isolation is fairly easy. Making it work in a larger...
Jun 21, 2026
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The correct question, is it hard to develop and maintain complex software that must run on multiple versions of hardware/OS and always...
Jun 21, 2026
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Ask Lucid Gravity owners how they feel about software quality. š Rivian is holding back features for one simple reason: customer...
Jun 21, 2026
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Smoking Tesla Destination Charger at PDX
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This. The airport has its own fire department - contacting airport staff know would get maintenance and airport fire out much faster...
Jun 21, 2026
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If you are a complex or campus etc, many times timely finding local security is much better than dialing 911. Eg, at our work campus, if...
Jun 21, 2026
Robot Overlord
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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Rear Bumper Cover Replacement (DIY?)
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Nope. Not accessible unless you pay for it or shared out of kindness by those who paid for it. It will be a long long time before Rivian...
Jun 21, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Rear Bumper Cover Replacement (DIY?)
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So all those questions are secrets at this point? Was hoping some of that info had been unconvered by now. Theres a vid on youtube...
Jun 21, 2026
Robot Overlord
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Stick with solar brand for home charger?
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I am very pleased with the Enphase charger as it integrates with my Enphase solar setup. I'm even considering the bi-directional charger...
Jun 21, 2026
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