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2016 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

9

8 current

Combined

9.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,883

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020579 · manufacturer campaign SR-20-005

27 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2016 · RVR 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the parking brake operating shaft in the rear brake caliper could rust and become stuck. If this happens, the parking brake may not work properly. As a result, the brakes could drag or parking brake performance could be reduced. If the vehicle is not left in in gear when it is parked, it could roll away. Note: This is an expansion of recall SR-18-002 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2018-053).

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear brake calipers.

4,916 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

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

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018053 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-002

26 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2014–2016 · RVR 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, insufficient rust prevention to the parking brake shaft and insufficient sealing performance of the rear brake caliper boot could allow water to penetrate inside these components causing corrosion. As a result, the parking brake shaft may become stuck causing brake dragging and/or decreased parking brake performance. Additionally, the automatic adjuster for the brake pad clearance of the rear brake caliper with the built-in parking brake may not work correctly. These conditions could lead to a vehicle rollaway, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear brakes as necessary.

39,131 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017475 · manufacturer campaign SR-17-005

29 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2015–2016 · Outlander 2015–2017 · RVR 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, defective electrical relays may have been installed in the power distribution center. This could cause various electrical circuits to fail, potentially resulting in engine stalling, reduced engine power, or loss of engine cooling fan function potentially resulting in engine overheating. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace affected relay(s) with updated parts.

28,615 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017198 · manufacturer campaign SR-17-002

7 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2016 · RVR 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the dimensions of some components in certain door latch mechanisms may be out of specification and may not securely latch in high-temperature conditions. If this occurs and a door mechanism does not securely latch, the door could inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the affected door latches with countermeasure units.

7,742 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety 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

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016379 · manufacturer campaign SR16-006

27 July 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2015–2016 · Outlander 2016 · RVR 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the range switch could momentarily experience a loss of signal. If this occurs, the driver may experience an unexpected reduction of vehicle acceleration which could, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions and the driver's reactions, increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the CVT-ECU.

10,833 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 180 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
214 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mitsubishi RVR have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2016 Mitsubishi RVR. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Mitsubishi RVR get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Mitsubishi RVR at 9.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 214 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Mitsubishi RVR for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,883 in fuel, producing roughly 4,297 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.