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2012 Mitsubishi RVR

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,267

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020216 · manufacturer campaign SR-20-003

15 May 2020

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2010 · Outlander 2008–2013 · RVR 2011–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member. This could cause a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of control can create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front cross-member (subframe). If no significant corrosion is found, the dealer will spray a sealing and anti-corrosion coating both inside and on the cross-member. If significant corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the cross-member.

81,449 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2018083 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-004

12 February 2018

Transport Canada lists: RVR 2011–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper link rod with a countermeasure one, and will inspect the wiper motor crank arm and replace as necessary.

37,654 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018052 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-001

26 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2009–2012 · Outlander 2008–2012 · RVR 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack over time due to repetitive high load operations and stress concentration. This could cause the drive belt to detach, leading to battery depletion, which would result in a loss of motive power and a loss of power steering assist. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the auto tensioner with a countermeasure unit.

45,050 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016591 · manufacturer campaign SR-16-011

24 November 2016

Transport Canada lists: RVR 2011–2012, 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the outer tubes of the rear liftgate support struts may have had insufficient anti-corrosion treatment applied during manufacturing. As a result, the outer tube could corrode due to salt and water penetration. If this were to occur, the liftgate support strut could rapidly lose pressure, which would allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rear liftgate support struts with updated ones.

16,244 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2016530 · manufacturer campaign SR-16-010

27 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: RVR 2011–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area and potentially collect in the area of the wiper motor breathing hole. If the wiper motor is not operating, water could potentially enter the wiper motor through the breathing hole. If this occurs, over time, it could result in corrosion and/or an electrical conduction failure, both of which could result in the wiper motor not operating. If the wiper motor were to stop operating, the windshield wipers would become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper motor with an upgraded wiper motor that will prevent water intrusion.

27,982 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2012001

4 January 2012

Transport Canada lists: Lancer Evolution 2012 · Outlander 2012 · RVR 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. An incorrectly manufactured turn signal lever could cause the auto-cancel function to become inoperative. The vehicle operator will, however, continue to be able to manually cancel the turn signals.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the turn signal lever.

2,301 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 97% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
207 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi RVR have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Mitsubishi RVR get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Mitsubishi RVR at 9 L/100 km combined, emitting 207 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Mitsubishi RVR for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,267 in fuel, producing roughly 3,378 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.