17,000 Miles in the 2022 Rivian R1T | Long-Term Test Update | What We Like & What We Don’t

We’ve had our long-term 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition for over a year now, and that means it’s time for a big ol’ update on what our ownership experience has been like. In this video, Edmunds’ Clint Simone tells you all about our year with the Rivian R1T, from problems we’ve had to what we’ve loved.

00:00 Intro
00:33 Rivian Specs
01:25 Recalls & Maintenance
02:15 The Bad
03:55 The Good
05:15 The Ugly
06:50 Over the Air Updates
08:00 Edmunds' Take

[edmundscars]

We've taken this truck daily driving, off-roading, towing, and even to two tractor pulls! Does the R1T impress you as a first product from a new car company? What challenges should we put our long-term term Rivian up against next? Let us know in the comments!

[sworks]

99 percent of these complaints were the early trucks my vin number 24xxx is flawless no noise perfect gaps and rides like butter. LOve my R1T best built vehicle I have ever owned out of 36.

[rvboyett]

One recall. JUST ONE RECALL after almost almost two years of production. Pretty good for the very first vehicle of a totally new car company.
The annoyances mentioned are valid. I have the exact same launch edition (even the same color) and I've got the squeaky door handle but not the other squeaks/ rattles.
I'm amazed you didn't mention the toneau cover. Frankly, that's my biggest gripe as mine has been broken for over a year now. Rivian is working on a replacement design but they promised to deliver it last summer and summer is gone. My biggest 'minor' gripe is the lack of Apple Carplay or Android Auto support. I want WAZE and the navigation for the Rivian is still lacking in several ways. The same can be said for many other OEM nav systems (except Tesla) but those others usually have Carplay/Auto support.

[ChucksRover]

6 months in and over 17k miles on R1S. Aside from daily charging, I drive and treat this like the vehicle it is. Great truck, great size, and no problems putting the miles on. Range could be better…my only serious gripe, but one I was well aware of before purchase. I expect some issues down the road, so far this has been minimal.

[andrewlarpenter]

The door is hard to close because of the extra seals that allow it to fjord 3 feet of water. It’s the sort of thing that will probably stop them from ever offering that feature again due to the complaints about the door force, but I think it’s awesome.

[chefrara]

Thanks, Edmunds. I really appreciate long-term reviews like this.

[ChristopherHarris-fkiz]

I've had mine since April 2023 and have 20k miles. Great truck. No significant issues other than minor fit and finish stuff.

[OhGodisaLiar]

Thank you, Edmunds! This is by far the most complete review of the Rivian R1T. My biggest dislike is the glass roof; it lets in heat and rain leaks through and gets stuck inside the door panels according to another review.

[Origen]

The original keyfob from my 15-year old Nissan minivan still works like a champ from 150 feet.

[Cjdergrosse]

I LOVE my truck. I would not buy a lightning, a cybertruck, a hummer, a silverado ev, nothing. It's fucking amazing. It can off-road, it's fast 0-60 in 3.5s, it can haul a decent amount for me (not a full size bed), and its cheaper to run than a prius. I have solar, so I can drive this 7000lb truck around for nothing. I've had mine for a year now, I have 22.6k miles, just that one recall - though I wasnt affected by it, and I've had little issues like described, but Rivian will fix them. I would re-purchase another one for the higher ~95k, it's just that good. Only reason not to get one is if you really don't care for the looks. Otherwise it does it all, amazingly well. For a first shot from a new automaker, they KILLED it.

[weroliera]

I’m going to make a video like this on my Camry I got new. 170000 later 😂😂

[aceventuraaceventura]

Wow, 321miles on a single charge with quad motors is pretty sick.

[kamilb]

Door handle squeaking I can forgive, but I'd lose my mind with a wheel squeaking every time I turn.

[weroliera]

Also I don’t think that is nit picky. I think for the price they should not have a single squeak and remove better not mess up either. I think cars that are over 50 60 k have to be flawless. 🤷‍♂️

[zellodavis]

I’ve had mine ab 3, 000 miles, a few things have popped up but Rivian has taken care of them. I do wish they had a closer service center. Overall, very pleased.

[josephharoun]

Thanks for the update! Would anybody in the edmunds team consider this long term tester their favorite vehicle?

[nnn]

I hit the like button because of Emme Hall. Nice to see her here. 👍🏼👍🏼

[rambowar]

I’m slamming RIVN month by month…..once it blows up I will gladly pay it forward by getting one.

[JDavidsonPhotography]

If you want to keep the cab cooler, get a clear uv tint on the windshield.

[kyrosmike]

If you rent an apartment and rely on chargers its pain in the ass, alway see people at 5 or 6 in morning charging and still a line. EVs atm are for home owners who can get a 240V 48a charger to handle it.