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Suspension Squeaking - Is This Normal? [Video Clip]

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I hear this noise pretty much all the time driving over Chicago city streets (lots of rough pavement). I’ve got a service ticket in. What do you all think - is this just the sound the suspension makes?
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Sounds similar. No clue but mine seems to come more so from the rear
 

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The suspension in the Rivian is a bit noiser than one may expect for the price point. I don't hear anything abnormal but it can't hurt to have it checked out. To me the T is noiser than the S.
 

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Lower speed over rough pavement is it’s Achilles Heel for sure. Rock crawling and high speed it’s mostly quiet. ?‍♂
 

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I live in Pennsylvania, a state notorious for terrible roads.

That's exactly what my suspension sounds like. In fact, mine might be louder (though I'm sure there's distortion through your phone microphone).
 

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I live in Pennsylvania, a state notorious for terrible roads.

That's exactly what my suspension sounds like. In fact, mine might be louder (though I'm sure there's distortion through your phone microphone).
Bummer, but thanks for confirming. I've read lots of threads with people complaining about squeaks/ticks/tocks/etc. and I wanted to establish a baseline for "normal." It definitely sounds louder in person than is captured on this video - I feel like the higher registers of the squeaking/rattling aren't coming through. Although it isn't really all that loud, but now I can't unhear it.


Sounds similar. No clue but mine seems to come more so from the rear
Yeah, I only hear it from the rear. Same with the clacking when the suspension adjusts - I hear a relatively loud clacking coming from the left rear (multiple clacks, about as loud as the turn signal). Was thinking the two might be related, but I guess not. We'll see what service says.
 

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I'm on 22's and you can def tell there is a bit more thud to the suspension. I do get some clicks from the compressor in the back as well. It's not too bad, but its way different than my old plushy X5 35d.
 

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Sounds “normal” to me.
 

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I hear this noise pretty much all the time driving over Chicago city streets (lots of rough pavement). I’ve got a service ticket in. What do you all think - is this just the sound the suspension makes?
Mine makes this noise over little bumps (not so great paved streets) as well for as far back as I can remember.
 

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If I'm hearing it right, you have a squeaking sound, like some old pirate ship? I have that now too, and they fixed it once, stating they had to lubricate the suspension parts. It started up again and I have another appointment at the end of this month. The SC advisor told me this time they have a bulletin item on permanently fixing this squeaking issue.
 

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I too have the clacking (or clicking sound) from the Air suspension (left rear quarter area) when it adjusts. It hasn't always done this for sure.
 
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If I'm hearing it right, you have a squeaking sound, like some old pirate ship? I have that now too, and they fixed it once, stating they had to lubricate the suspension parts. It started up again and I have another appointment at the end of this month. The SC advisor told me this time they have a bulletin item on permanently fixing this squeaking issue.
Yes, exactly! Squeaking like the rigging of some old pirate ship. Really happy to hear that they are are working on a fix.
 

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Yes, exactly! Squeaking like the rigging of some old pirate ship. Really happy to hear that they are are working on a fix.
Agreed, that is fantastic news. My 9XXX VIN R1S sounds like the same thing and its my biggest frustration with the vehicle. I have a mid November service apt and will be adding this officially to the list. Are there any details, a reference number or anything, on the service bulletin to guide the SC towards that?
 

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Same here this is my biggest frustration with my r1s
 

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same for my R1S: squeaking suspension (or damper) over bumps at low speed. Anybody took the vehicle in, or had the mobile service looked at the squeaking issue and got fixed? or just learn to live with that?
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