Mitsubishi RVR Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mitsubishi RVR, across 2 model years (1999–2001). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 120011

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mitsubishi RVR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No RVR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 RVR: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 RVR: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mitsubishi RVR problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags111
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel System, Other110

All Mitsubishi RVR model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 RVR10—Air Bags
1999 RVR10—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mitsubishi RVR years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (1), 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi RVR?

Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi RVR have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.