Electrical issue with the 110V inverter in a Rivian R1T Gen 2 vehicle, leaving the owner unable to power tools and gear. Service appointment not scheduled until October, causing inconvenience.
Rivian R1T Gen 2 Owners Face Inverter Issues and Long Wait Times for Repairs
In the world of electric vehicles, expectations are high, and none more so than for the Rivian R1T Gen 2. Owners of this second-generation truck, like John and Neil, have shared their experiences, with John suggesting that a dead on arrival (DOA) inverter issue might be the culprit in some cases.
For owners who have embarked on extensive trips, such as the 4,900-mile journey through nine cities, the Rivian R1T has provided a mix of positive experiences and encounters with bugs or delayed repairs, particularly in the early days of Rivian's service network.
Modern truck owners are more informed than ever, paying attention to every feature, not just the flashy stuff. They expect trucks to be not only beautiful and futuristic but also to function flawlessly. When essential features like power output are dead on arrival, even the biggest Rivian fans are going to raise valid concerns.
Alex, an R1T Gen 2 owner, experienced a day-one issue with the 110V system not providing power. This system is a key utility feature for many Rivian R1T owners, used for powering tools, appliances, or camping gear.
When facing a faulty 110V inverter, owners should promptly coordinate with Rivian support and explore escalation strategies to reduce repair wait times. The technical fix involves professional repair or inverter replacement, but delays in service booking can stretch out for weeks or months, raising questions about scalability as Rivian expands.
Reported cases indicate wait times for repairs can extend several months, with an appointment scheduled for October for a vehicle delivered only weeks earlier in August. This service bottleneck appears related to dealer capacity or supply chain delays for parts, especially in areas with fewer technicians or service centers.
Rivian still has room to grow when it comes to service capacity and parts logistics. The 110V inverter issue directly impacts the day-to-day utility of the R1T, as it is central to the truck's promise of adventure, functionality, and off-grid capabilities.
John, like many owners, shared his experience of finding issues in every new car he purchased, including his R1T. But for those who have driven over 18,000 electric miles and saved nearly 1,000 gallons of gas, every feature matters, especially when tied directly to the ownership use case.
The lesson here isn't just about one inverter; it's about what modern truck owners are actually looking for in a premium EV: capability, reliability, and a service network that can keep up with the excitement these trucks generate.
[1] Source: Rivian Owners Forum, Various Owner Reports, August 2025.
- Despite the Rivian R1T Gen 2's futuristic lifestyle and electric-vehicle technology, concerns about car-maintenance issues, such as the 110V inverter, have emerged, impacting the vehicle's day-to-day utility and off-grid capabilities.
- In the quest for premium EV experiences, owners desire not only stylish cars but also reliable technology, efficient car-maintenance, and robust service networks to support their active lifestyles, as reflected in the discussions about Rivian R1T Gen 2 on the Rivian Owners Forum.
