The service and repair manual for the 2012 Mitsubishi RVR — the 2.0L I4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · GT Sport Utility 4-Door · ES Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 18 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 RVR manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 117
- General Information 2,047
- Accessories & Equipment 3,604
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 712
- Body & Frame 1,366
- Maintenance 340
- Brakes 939
- Restraints 753
- Drivelines & Axles 114
- Steering 192
- Electrical 658
- Suspension 200
- Engine Mechanical 2,366
- Transmission 177
- Engine Performance 5,852
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 RVR
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 16V792000Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Structure — frame and members · 20V279000A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — turn signal · 12V001000The turn signal may continue to signal an intended directional change after a point when the auto-ca.
- Structure — body › hatchback/liftgate › hinge and attachments · 16V867000If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, ca.
Owners have filed 18 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2012 RVR. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 RVR manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 RVR?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, GT Sport Utility 4-Door, ES Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2012 RVR problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 RVR, covering visibility, structure, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2012 RVR wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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