R1S fender rattle from subwoofer

[VHRivian]

My R1S has been spectacular and I have been pleased with the Rivian-branded sound system. I have noticed that when I turn it up there is a pretty significant rattle from the bass. If I press lightly on the outside of the passenger rear fender where the subwoofer sits, it goes away completely.

Does anyone have a solution to eliminate that loose sound coming from the rear fender? I’m not even sure where to begin.

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[COdogman]

 

[VHRivian]

I know, right? I’ve got that ‘12” Rockford Fosgates in a ford probe gt’ feel when it turn it up

 

[VHRivian]

Is there any car stereo guy/gal that can weigh in on this? I would like to calm that fender rattle a little to clean up the sound. It starts at about volume level 15.

 

[timmmmeh]

I can hear a rattle on the outside, and a slightly louder rattle inside. If I press on the panel inside close to the subwoofer, the rattling stops. I put in a service ticket for this Friday. I'll have to see if they can get to it, and will report back if they do.

 

[Mcdoo]

you cold always open a ticket with rivian support. I did the same as my doors (all of them) would rattle around the b-pillar. They couldn't replicate so I told them what song to play and then they understood. Stated that the "resonant frequency" of the rivian was similar to my song choice. Anyhow, the definitely helped mitigate it by making sure clips were tight and put some isolating tape around other parts. Made a big difference.

 

[strykerwsu]

Is there any car stereo guy/gal that can weigh in on this? I would like to calm that fender rattle a little to clean up the sound. It starts at about volume level 15.

If anything like other vehicles. Remove the panel. Get some fabric tape to go around the push pins or anything that looks like plastic on plastic crime. Should fix problem for less than $10 and a little time.

Our Bronco was horrible and got rid of 99% of plastic rattles. While ope might add some dynomat type product as well.

 

[Chewy734]

They couldn't replicate so I told them what song to play and then they understood. Stated that the "resonant frequency" of the rivian was similar to my song choice.

You know I now have to ask… what song was it?

 

[Zoidz]

You know I now have to ask… what song was it?

It was the U2 album ………… Rattle & Hum.

 

[Mcdoo]

Loved U2 in Highschool but haven't listened to them in awhile. My music interests currently are geared towards alternative with a bit more low frequency. The tech did say he was going to use the song as an example going forward though. I have the Meridian and love it.

 

[BronxBomber]

Mine is in service as we speak for the same thing. Tech mentioned adding some insulation to it, so we’ll see if that solves it. I thought to solve the problem myself, but opted against it since Rivian hopefully is better equipped to solve.

I will say, the Meridian system in the R1T loaner BUMPS!!! I don’t know whether it’s the truck vs SUV difference or the Rivian system is weaker, but I can certainly tell a difference.

Still love the truck and honestly can’t wait until someone makes a subwoofer/speaker swap kit

 

[VHRivian]

@BronxBomber - I would appreciate you putting the results of the service appointment in this thread. I am 3 hours away from a service center so this will be DIY if possible.

For those who mentioned plastic on plastic and loose clips - the sound seems to be coming from the fender itself as even minor pressure on the metal from the outside stops the rattle. Seems like Dynamat on the inner fender would be the only fix, but I am not excited about tearing things apart.

 

[BronxBomber]

@BronxBomber - I would appreciate you putting the results of the service appointment in this thread. I am 3 hours away from a service center so this will be DIY if possible.

For those who mentioned plastic on plastic and loose clips - the sound seems to be coming from the fender itself as even minor pressure on the metal from the outside stops the rattle. Seems like Dynamat on the inner fender would be the only fix, but I am not excited about tearing things apart.

Of course - I’ll ask if they’ll share what they did to fix. Can’t see why they wouldn’t tell.

 

[LL75]

very common problems that Rivian can't seem to fix. I brought mine in for the same damn problems with high bass music. They put some damper in that area where the subwoofer is. Found no loose clips. It only fix a little bit of it. Problem still persist. Will revisit it again when they know wth are they doing before I bring it in to service center.

 

[LL75]

Mine is in service as we speak for the same thing. Tech mentioned adding some insulation to it, so we’ll see if that solves it. I thought to solve the problem myself, but opted against it since Rivian hopefully is better equipped to solve.

I will say, the Meridian system in the R1T loaner BUMPS!!! I don’t know whether it’s the truck vs SUV difference or the Rivian system is weaker, but I can certainly tell a difference.

Still love the truck and honestly can’t wait until someone makes a subwoofer/speaker swap kit

It will not solve it. They did the samething with mine and only improved a little bit.

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