Cv shafts keep popping out

[MoreTrout]

So you are in a forum called "issues, repairs, warranty, tsb, and recalls", but you expected this to be a place where people talked about all the fun they are having with their perfectly built Rivians?

Mine is pretty good too. Really good. But it has had a few issues. And I am really glad to have a place like this to see shared experiences and maybe even help solve the problems the trucks have...although Rivian service team never wants to hear it.

I am a bit confused?

I don't have a problem at all discussing issues and problems. Like I said, I'm concerned about this particular issue and changing how I plan to use the truck for now by avoiding the highest setting because of what I read here. But getting tired of page after page of those declaring the company is going bankrupt and failing on a large scale for issues that really aren't any better or worse than just about every other car manufacturer. Bash any one of those and someone is sure to chime in they have had a great experience with that same company
And Rivian's service team for me has been far better than the prior Ford dealership I had to deal with that essentially committed maintenance malpractice so bad it was only exceeded by even worse totally inept communication skills over 2 months. The few times I have had to contact Rivian they have far exceeded that experience. Like I said before, I'm not minimizing anyone's real individual problems and experiences they have had. I just have a problem with those generalizing those individual issues with a declaration that Rivian is failing. I have much more faith in Rivian being able to improve on their expected growing pains than the dealership model.

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[iansriv]

Dude I m getting my truck soon. Very excited but Getting worried about the problems too.

I've been told I'll get mine in 2023. This is why I'm not in any hurry. I understand the early adopter risk but issues should be appropriately addressed.

 

[MoreTrout]

Just curious, what SN is yours? Mine is 00991X and it’s as you describe yours. Maybe there was a short honeymoon build period and ours were built during that time?

9613. Could be. Even my delivery specialist said they were all impressed with the lack of any significant issues during the PDI at the SC. The mobile tech that did my recall service last week said that he thinks they are also more proactive at fixing any defects noted in the PDI at that SC (Cleveland) before delivery than others. I suspect they are probably lower volume there than some of the other early SCs where the initial ramp of deliveries went, so they might feel less pressure to just deliver with a known minor issue rather than fixing it on the spot.

 

[whyasky]

I don't have a problem at all discussing issues and problems. Like I said, I'm concerned about this particular issue and changing how I plan to use the truck for now by avoiding the highest setting because of what I read here. But getting tired of page after page of those declaring the company is going bankrupt and failing on a large scale for issues that really aren't any better or worse than just about every other car manufacturer. Bash any one of those and someone is sure to chime in they have had a great experience with that same company
And Rivian's service team for me has been far better than the prior Ford dealership I had to deal with that essentially committed maintenance malpractice so bad it was only exceeded by even worse totally inept communication skills over 2 months. The few times I have had to contact Rivian they have far exceeded that experience. Like I said before, I'm not minimizing anyone's real individual problems and experiences they have had. I just have a problem with those generalizing those individual issues with a declaration that Rivian is failing. I have much more faith in Rivian being able to improve on their expected growing pains than the dealership model.

I agree with most of this. The forums are what they are. Lots of people dissatisfied or otherwise frustrated for any number of reasons. In many cases understandable. There are also many different views on the severity of the issues. The CV issue seems to be relatively widespread but it's not clear how meaningful it is. In most cases I've read, it's just making noise.

I'm not getting a pitchfork out about any of these little things. And more importantly, the company isn't going bankrupt over them. Rivian is dealing with growing pains but also scaling up pretty nicely. These are complex machines and there's no doubt it's going to take time to get it perfect.

In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy my truck. And for those who don't have one, I'd get one without the tonneau and enjoy the hell out of that too!

 

[jebinc]

9613. Could be. Even my delivery specialist said they were all impressed with the lack of any significant issues during the PDI at the SC. The mobile tech that did my recall service last week said that he thinks they are also more proactive at fixing any defects noted in the PDI at that SC (Cleveland) before delivery than others. I suspect they are probably lower volume there than some of the other early SCs where the initial ramp of deliveries went, so they might feel less pressure to just deliver with a known minor issue rather than fixing it on the spot.

I’m thinking we were in the honeymoon period of the production run. We got all as designed, initial production bugs resolved, and before the “cheapening” efforts (thanks, Sandy Munro) began around SN 11,500.

 

[R1Tom]

I’m thinking we were in the honeymoon period of the production run. We got all as designed, initial production bugs resolved, and before the “cheapening” efforts (thanks, Sandy Munro) began around SN 11,500.

Or maybe some of you were more like second shift Vin #1? Haha! Just messing with you....

 

[AllInev]

Just curious, what SN is yours? Mine is 00991X and it’s as you describe yours. Maybe there was a short honeymoon build period and ours were built during that time?

Chiming in that my R1T is doing great after 6,000+ miles. Tonneau is working fine. I change ride heights frequently and have been off-road many times. VIN is 68xx. Hoping I’m not an outlier.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

9613. Could be. Even my delivery specialist said they were all impressed with the lack of any significant issues during the PDI at the SC. The mobile tech that did my recall service last week said that he thinks they are also more proactive at fixing any defects noted in the PDI at that SC (Cleveland) before delivery than others. I suspect they are probably lower volume there than some of the other early SCs where the initial ramp of deliveries went, so they might feel less pressure to just deliver with a known minor issue rather than fixing it on the spot.

It’s not a vin batch that’s good. I’m later in the range, cheapened in the mid 12s with no issues. But I’ve seen around my range and later with issues.

I think it just comes down to if Bob built your truck. From what I can tell, if Bob was involved; you’ll likely have issues. Guy is a slacker.

 

[daeHelkcunK]

Dude I m getting my truck soon. Very excited but Getting worried about the problems too.

Don't get too worked up. My truck has been flawless and the 3 other Rivian in the hood are fine as well. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw.

 

[daeHelkcunK]

And they just announced they stopped delivering automatic tonneau covers leaving all customers with none or none with an estimated manual tonneau sometime in 2023. Replacement redesigned auto tonneau covers are no where to be seen anytime soon.

That's the price we pay as early adopters. Does a tonneau cover affect my life? Not so much. A wheel potentially falling off? Well, that's different but they did address that ASAP with a voluntary recall. Give them a chance to make things right. I'm thinking that there some people who have unrealistic expectations of a startup.

 

[jebinc]

That's the price we pay as early adopters. Does a tonneau cover affect my life? Not so much. A wheel potentially falling off? Well, that's different but they did address that ASAP with a voluntary recall. Give them a chance to make things right. I'm thinking that there some people who have unrealistic expectations of a startup.

How about the dislocating half shafts?

 

[daeHelkcunK]

How about the dislocating half shafts?

Same. I imagine they're aware of their warranty obligations and are probably racing to engineer a durable fix. I know they're working on their own motors so maybe this fix will be integrated with that. Even if it cost them $10,000 per vehicle to repair every vehicle produced they'd only be blowing through $150,000,000 which isn't much for a company that's basically paying whatever to establish a quality reputation. But some people are impatient.

 

[R1Sky Business]

As I have mentioned ad nauseam at this point... Rivian has a serious problem with their half-shafts and CV Joints. Simply replacing blown parts with the same spec/soon to be blown parts is not "fixing" the situation as the OP has just proved.
Just like the broken tonneau system... Rivian needs to take a serious look at their CV Joint/half-shaft failures and actually address the issue in a meaningful way or they are in for a steady diet of failed/expensive repairs and a lot of really pissed off owners.

Likely working on it....as in powdered tonneau debacle....SooN

 

[Zoidz]

Same. I imagine they're aware of their warranty obligations and are probably racing to engineer a durable fix. I know they're working on their own motors so maybe this fix will be integrated with that. Even if it cost them $10,000 per vehicle to repair every vehicle produced they'd only be blowing through $150,000,000 which isn't much for a company that's basically paying whatever to establish a quality reputation. But some people are impatient.

Unless Rivian makes the half shaft/CV unit themselves (which I doubt) it's likely that the OEM has some liability for the warranty repair costs.

 

[jebinc]

Likely working on it....as in powdered tonneau debacle....SooN

“Two weeks, probably”…

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