Armrest and Steering Wheel Wear. Already? Really?

[av8or]

Straight up troll. 2 posts both with big claims and not a single response. If not, 2 years and 60k without any visible wear. ?‍

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[JustinBrown]

I had the same issue with my arm rest and seat. Same timeframe as well. They replaced it under warranty. Really would like real leather.

 

[Zoidz]

Complaints about interior wear have been pretty rare here, so I have to take this with a grain of salt. One or two look like they could be from accidental scrape, etc.

With that said, the Rivian tech that did my service last week made a comment that they are seeing scuffs on the large uncoated trim plastic panels such as the R1S rear inside panels, because Rivian chose to use “sustainable” plastic which appears to be inherently softer.

 

[lefkonj]

I am complaining because something is wrong, I didn't open a ticket or give the company a chance to fix it. Don't worry though I complained on line about it.

 

[AlanP]

I can confirm with 100% certainty that suntan oil destroys the paint on the door panels. Mine have been replaced twice.

 

[istiri]

I have very similar wear in my new to me R1T armrest. I’ll open a service ticket for in when I do my upcoming 30k service. My right arm sits right there and I imagine the old owner’s did as well.

 

[Woo]

I figured the arm rest would be an issue based on the design and how I use it. I bought this and have been very happy with it. Don't exactly love the quilted design but it has grown on me. It has already saved me a time or two from damaging my armrest.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8TT3HHN?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Could you add a picture of this in your Rivian? I'm curious as to how it really looks.
Thanks.

 

[mclark2112]

I noticed the chrome paint is flaking on my drivers door handle, I was hoping that was actual metal but it isn't. I wasn't going to care, but if this is a warranty item, I'll get it fixed. I'm at 1 year and 22,000 miles.

 

[JustinBrown]

It works but does not like to stay put. Have had it for about 1 years.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

That wheel is 100% you and your wedding ring. It turns out that when you grind metal against a painted surface it scratches. Who knew?

I would invest in some lotion or something for your arms as you must have sandpaper skin to wear out that armrest like that. I can give you some recommendations for exfoliating products.

 

[hursey]

We’ve had our R1S just over a year. We’ve had the main battery replaced, we still have auto-acceleration issues from time to time, often can get into drive. Now we’re seeing wear on the armrest and flaking on the steering wheel bottom post.

The wear is only from use at 15K miles. I can’t believe they’re asking >$100K for this car now.

I'm having the same issue on the armrest (both sides) at 9K miles....

 

[Nofumz]

Thank you to the folks who commented on similar wear. When I submit a service request, it will be helpful to know that it's just not me.

To answer the reasonable questions from others:

• The steering wheel damage is not from a ring; it would be tough to split your fingers around the bottom post like that, particularly for my wife. I wear a silicon ring. It's also on the other side; I chose not to take that picture.
• We live in Houston, not Colorado, so lotion isn't the culprit. Neither of us has our arms on the edge, more to the middle.
• Don't put chemicals on the interior.
• We watched for a few days; the wear on the armrest is likely from reaching to unlock the seatbelt.

For the keyboard warriors and their snark...I do hope your life gets better. Truly.

 

[Woo]

It works but does not like to stay put. Have had it for about 1 years.

It still is pretty good. How does that side pocket impact seat belt connection. Easy to get used to?

 

[Zoidz]

It works but does not like to stay put. Have had it for about 1 years.

Souns like an opportunity for one of the Rivian aftermarket accessory manufacturers?

 

[2kwik4u]

That wheel is 100% you and your wedding ring. It turns out that when you grind metal against a painted surface it scratches. Who knew?

I would invest in some lotion or something for your arms as you must have sandpaper skin to wear out that armrest like that. I can give you some recommendations for exfoliating products.

This feels like some mild victim blaming (not the right words, but same premise).

My armrest looks just like OPs. Have ~9,800 miles and a little less than 6mo ownership. Very VERY limited use with bare skin (You know, because it's cold in Buffalo from October to March).

Unlike OP though, I've opened a ticket and mobile service will be here in ~10days. We'll see what they say.

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