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Rivian R1T years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 137 complaints about the Rivian R1T since 2022, and 18 recalls have been issued. The 2022 model year has 73 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and driver assistance problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2022
Owner complaints
137
Recalls
18
Worst year
2022
Model years
2022-2027

Rivian R1T years to avoid

More than twice the R1T's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Rivian R1T years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Rivian R1T complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202220232024202520262027

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Rivian R1T problems

All model years combined.

  • Driver assistance
    24
  • Electrical
    21
  • Suspension
    20
  • Airbags
    20
  • Transmission
    14
  • Steering
    14
  • Fuel system
    10
  • Brakes
    9
  • Wheels
    7
  • Visibility
    7
  • Body
    7
  • Acceleration
    7

Rivian R1T problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2027-1Acceleration00
2026-3Airbags20
2025-9Suspension80
2024-10Driver assistance70
2023-41Airbags84
2022573Suspension127Avoid

Recalls 18

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Questions about the Rivian R1T

What years of the Rivian R1T should you avoid?

2022. It has more than twice the Rivian R1T's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2022 alone has 73, mostly about suspension and driver assistance.

What is the best year for a used Rivian R1T?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Rivian R1T?

Driver assistance, with 24 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (21) and suspension (20).

How many recalls does the Rivian R1T have?

18 recalls between 2022 and 2027. The 2022 model year has the most, with 12.

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