3 Things I Dislike About My Rivian Truck

TLDRAfter driving my Rivian truck for over a year, I have some thoughts. Despite being the most fun, powerful, and capable truck I've ever driven, there are three things that I dislike: water ingress in the door, dirt collecting in the undercarriage, and the wireless charger electrocuting my tape measure. However, these issues wouldn't stop me from buying the truck again.

Key insights

😩Water somehow gets inside the driver's side door, despite attempts to fix it.

🔧Dirt easily collects in the undercarriage, even with reinforced protection.

⚡️The wireless charger in the truck tries to charge anything placed on it, even a tape measure.

Q&A

Do these issues affect your decision to buy the truck?

No, these issues are not deal breakers for me. The overall performance and utility of the truck outweigh these problems.

Are there any other issues or dislikes you have with the truck?

These are the main issues that stand out to me. However, I'm open to hearing about any other problems that people may have experienced.

Have you contacted Rivian about these issues?

Yes, I have reached out to Rivian regarding the water ingress and they have tried to resolve it. However, the problem still persists. I have not contacted them about the other issues mentioned in the video.

Would you recommend the Rivian truck to others?

Yes, I would still recommend the Rivian truck, despite these issues. It is a powerful and capable truck, and I believe Rivian will address these problems in future models.

Are there any benefits or positives to the Rivian truck that you didn't mention?

Yes, there are many positives to the Rivian truck that I didn't focus on in this video. The speed, utility, and power of the truck are exceptional, and overall, it is a great driving experience.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I've been driving my Rivian truck for over a year, and it has accumulated over 10,000 miles.

00:39While there are some issues with the truck, such as water ingress in the door, dirt collecting in the undercarriage, and the wireless charger electrocuting my tape measure, they are not deal breakers for me.

06:21The issue of water ingress in the door remains unresolved, despite attempts to fix it.

06:53Dirt easily collects in the undercarriage, and there is no easy way to clean it out.

09:14The wireless charger in the truck mistakenly charges non-phone objects, such as my tape measure.