2025 Rivian R1T Dual Max
22in
Electric Pickup Truck · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Above average for 2025 EV Trucks (class avg 70 · top 25%)
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The 2025 Rivian R1T Dual Max (22in) packs 665 hp, 420 miles of EPA range and a 172 kWh battery, and the score gets it into the conversation; battery and service records decide whether to make an offer.
Score read
A 73/100 makes this good enough to inspect, not good enough to skip diligence. Do not let the composite hide this split: software and driver-assist score is 98/100, while owner feedback score is 50/100. Owners on Reddit repeatedly cite software tech and build quality as recurring problems. Documented completion matters more than the recall count itself.
Price context
Used examples are running around $83,100. This trim started from $83,900 new, though options can push the actual sticker higher; treat the market number as your negotiation floor and pull a current KBB Fair Purchase before naming a price.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ★ Weekend driver Performance, fun, low mileage
✗ Avoid if you are a
- ↦ Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Verify Owner feedback is the part to read carefully (50/100).
Mitigation Read the complaint themes and ask whether this VIN has already had those issues repaired.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 420-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/175,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Read the complaint themes, not just the count, and ask the seller whether those issues have shown up on this VIN.
VIN status first This model has 6 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 8 NHTSA complaint records (2.3 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $83,100-$83,100. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$18,704 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 15 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (6)
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1t vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (8 total · 2.3 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)
I leased my Rivian on June 28th. Around July 21st, the vehicle started to drift to the left. On August 19th, my vehicle started to develop bump steer over uneven road surfaces. I brought my vehicle in for service on August 20th. From August 20th to now, my vehicle has had 3 alignments performed, none of them have been maintained spec. Attached are screenshots/pictures of the alignments. Between the first and second alignment the vehicle was driven about ~50 miles. Between the second and third it was driven about another 50 miles. I do not have exact mileage as Rivian has not released service records to me. My vehicle does not track straight on any surface. In addition, because of the regenerative breaking of the Rivian, when you stop the vehicle it pulls significantly to the right, approximately a half lane for every 75 feet. My concern is that the vehicle cannot maintain an alignment over the course of ~110 miles, does not track straight, exhibits bump steer, and Rivian has no available solve to this behavior.
I leased my Rivian on June 28th. Around July 21st, the vehicle started to drift to the left. On August 19th, my vehicle started to develop bump steer over uneven road surfaces. I brought my vehicle in for service on August 20th. From August 20th to now, my vehicle has had 3 alignments performed, none of them have been maintained spec. Attached are screenshots/pictures of the alignments. Between the first and second alignment the vehicle was driven about ~50 miles. Between the second and third it was driven about another 50 miles. I do not have exact mileage as Rivian has not released service records to me. My vehicle does not track straight on any surface. In addition, because of the regenerative breaking of the Rivian, when you stop the vehicle it pulls significantly to the right, approximately a half lane for every 75 feet. My concern is that the vehicle cannot maintain an alignment over the course of ~110 miles, does not track straight, exhibits bump steer, and Rivian has no available solve to this behavior.
The half shaft axel on My Rivian R1T broke in under 6000K miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.
The half shaft axel on My Rivian R1T broke in under 6000K miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.
The car while driving at normal highway speeds announced that there was a high risk of electrocution associated with driving in wet conditions. This was via a red screen in the driver display. Car is 2025 R1T with 15,000 miles on it. Anyway near the vehicle was at risk of being exposed to 400v electricity.
The car while driving at normal highway speeds announced that there was a high risk of electrocution associated with driving in wet conditions. This was via a red screen in the driver display. Car is 2025 R1T with 15,000 miles on it. Anyway near the vehicle was at risk of being exposed to 400v electricity.
We leased this R1T from Polestar Boston, though we live in Vt, because it was assured to us that in the event of a warranty or recall issue, Polestar Boston would pick up the car and tow to the service center for the repair. Now with this turn signal recall, the gentelman on the phone told me no... that they will not come repair the recall. That if we want it fixed, we have to drive the 4 hours to Boston and they will change the blinkers for us. What legal rights do we have here? thank you
We leased this R1T from Polestar Boston, though we live in Vt, because it was assured to us that in the event of a warranty or recall issue, Polestar Boston would pick up the car and tow to the service center for the repair. Now with this turn signal recall, the gentelman on the phone told me no... that they will not come repair the recall. That if we want it fixed, we have to drive the 4 hours to Boston and they will change the blinkers for us. What legal rights do we have here? thank you
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
While scheduling service for NHTSA recall No. 25V-387/FSAM-1693 (Front Turn Signal Lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of FMVSS 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the Rivian Miami Service Center rep (Service Advisor Joel). I was informed that Rivian has informed the Service Advisors that this recall will only be performed on already malfunctioning lamps or in cold weather areas (car is in Miami). However, none of this is defined in the recall notice sent, nor in the Rivian and NHTSA recall database. Requested written confirmation by Rivian of this directive to both the Service Advisor and Service Representative but neither had one. The advisor mentioned he had seen one in the past but does not recall where. Meanwhile, Rivian is refusing addressing the recall on my vehicle.
While scheduling service for NHTSA recall No. 25V-387/FSAM-1693 (Front Turn Signal Lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of FMVSS 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the Rivian Miami Service Center rep (Service Advisor Joel). I was informed that Rivian has informed the Service Advisors that this recall will only be performed on already malfunctioning lamps or in cold weather areas (car is in Miami). However, none of this is defined in the recall notice sent, nor in the Rivian and NHTSA recall database. Requested written confirmation by Rivian of this directive to both the Service Advisor and Service Representative but neither had one. The advisor mentioned he had seen one in the past but does not recall where. Meanwhile, Rivian is refusing addressing the recall on my vehicle.
The manufacturer service tech advised that the clevis mount holding the front passenger suspension in place was missing a weld to the frame (the attached work order says it was re-welded, but when asked they said the weld was missing). This resulted in creaking noises through the cab when turning.
The manufacturer service tech advised that the clevis mount holding the front passenger suspension in place was missing a weld to the frame (the attached work order says it was re-welded, but when asked they said the weld was missing). This resulted in creaking noises through the cab when turning.
What Owners Are Saying
"2 Months. 3500 Miles Later // Rivian R1T Thoughts, Concerns & Prayers (Review/First Impression) Two months ago my life changed for the better when I got my R1T. Let me just say; I love this truck, I love this truck, I love this truck. The R1T is also my first-ever EV. After two months and 3500 miles, I'm here to tell you all that I have loved, hated, and everything in between. I hope this can be helpful for anyone who is considering making the jump to the Rivian family / EV world. Last Vehicle: 2020 Ford Escape SE Hybrid Rivian Config: 2023 Rivian R1T, Adv. Pkg., Quad Motor, Ocean Coast/Dark Ash Wood, Rivian Blue, 21" Wheels **First Thoughts** \-Wow. This truck is stunning. I never did a First Mile (I know that was dumb, but I recommend everyone do a First Mile). But holy cow the inside of this truck is a work of art. \-Dang, this thing is Fast!! Pulling out of the SC and first time letting loose a little and Holy S&#%! This is a truck that drives like a sports car. \-The sound system is incredible. I love listening to music in this rig, it just sounds so good. \-Love my color/interior combo. Definitely a little worried about keeping it clean in the long run, but I'm hopeful. **Pros** \-The acceleration. This truck has made me a speed demon. You'll love showing off launches to your friends, but no one ever talks about all the solo launches you'll do owning this thing. Definitely have broken my previous land speed record as well. On a practical level, the truck's acceleration is great when you need to speed up and pass someone or get to speed on an on-ramp. \"
"First NameDonaldJoinedJul 31, 2022Threads59Messages8,277Reaction score16,607LocationUSAVehicles Haven’t had this problem. Usually running sport lowest and it isn’t bad. Some roads aren’t great but still no noise. First NameKyleJoinedFeb 16, 2023Threads10Messages319Reaction score212LocationTacoma, WAVehicles"
"Consumer Reports and Rivian owners The most recent CR study of cars showed some interesting results: Rivian was the only brand which scored 5/5 in “would you buy again?” question—no other brand earned that high a score. On the other hand, those same owners were brutally honest regarding defects and issues with their cars. The “predicted reliability” scores for R1T and R1S (especially) were not good. For context: This is not JD Power, it’s more or less restricted to CR readers. But the same people who expressed such enthusiasm for buying another Rivian didn’t pull their punches in expressing frustrations and disappointments with their R1. A brand with a broader product line is most likely going to have more noise in their numbers—the fact Rivian is limited currently to the R1 models may provide an advantage in these results. Still, the enthusiasm of the owners bodes well for Rivian. They will be the evangelists for the brand and help boost awareness and positive public image."
"First NameStormyJoinedSep 8, 2024Threads26Messages572Reaction score521LocationMontanaVehicles Had this happen with our R1S Tri shortly after taking delivery. What fixed it for ours was the following: \- find an area where you can drive at 20mph or less without any other cars around \- put it in Sport so you can select the lowest suspension setting and drive for about a 1/4 mile \- stop, go to rock crawl mode, choose the highest suspension setting and drive for about a 1/4 mile \- stop, put it back to Sport and the lowest setting - then choose all purpose and standard height Basically this calibrates the suspension by putting it through it's entire range of motion and back I was skeptical this would work but it did. Remember these are computers on wheels and need to be rebooted from time to time. #### Donald Stanfield"
"First NameKyleJoinedFeb 16, 2023Threads10Messages319Reaction score212LocationTacoma, WAVehicles I have a Gen2 Tri with 22" sports wheels. I live in an area with not the best streets - worn, patched up/spliced, grooved, etc. Streets are definitely not the worst I've seen, either. The first 600 miles on my vehicle were amazing. The ride feel was soft, but also tight and solid. The truck would glide over bumps with a solid feel. It was quiet. Between 600-900 miles, I lost that smoothness. Bumps became more jarring, and hitting them resulted in some momentary sloppy steering reaction. Over the last 100 miles, its getting worse, and now I am experiencing more suspension noise and rattling. On smooth roads and on the highway, it still rides as good as day one. This is just on city streets with uneven roads. To qualify what I mean by ride quality - here are the 3 categories I base this on: 1\. Ride feel - increasingly jarring and abrupt, even in moderate or soft modes. Such a rapid departure from my first few week's experience. Anyone else experiencing this?"
"First NameChrisJoinedDec 3, 2023Threads0Messages730Reaction score810LocationVienna, VirginiaVehicles That’s odd. My nav _stopped_ speaking to me and I needed to turn the speech back on. #### MonumentalRiv JoinedJan 15, 2025Threads1Messages29Reaction score104LocationWashington, DCVehicles Bluetooth will completely stop playing audio. I’ve figured out a weird trick - if you leave the Bluetooth audio setting in the entertainment screen and select anything else - like Sirius or FM- it will play audio. Then you go back to your Bluetooth audio and the phone will play audio again. my screen is still laggy as all get out. It’s really bad. And my PAAK now works at random distances too. Sometimes my car opens up at 15 feet away. Sometimes I have to stand next to my door and hold my phone up to the car."
"First NameJustinJoinedAug 11, 2023Threads5Messages72Reaction score54LocationHouston, TXVehicles First NameTrevorJoinedSep 29, 2023Threads5Messages49Reaction score43LocationRoswell GAVehicles > elan said: > > Just some things I've noticed: > > - Bluetooth volume control on the steering wheel can be incredibly laggy, sometimes it takes ~5 seconds or so to catch up. > - I can't seem to keep nav volume at zero, it sporadically returns to speak directions. > - I can't figure out how to keep the charging animation on, even when unlocked at home. > > Click to expand... The nav randomly started speaking to me yesterday too and I thought I hit the screen or something!"
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