Mitsubishi RVR Block Heater Guide
2011–2026
Find the part for your engine
Check the engine size on your vehicle documents or under-hood label. Choose it explicitly even when only one option appears.
Already have a factory heater? A missing power cord may be all you need. Match the connector before ordering.
View the full engine and installation tableFor the Mitsubishi RVR, we have not established an aftermarket heater for the listed engines. Ask a Mitsubishi dealer or installer to identify any existing heater and confirm a VIN-specific part before ordering. Installation requirements depend on the engine and equipment.
Factory availability
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada on most years and trims
Cord location
Most installs route the cord to the front grille or bumper area, driver's side. Check for an existing coiled cord before buying anything.
Mitsubishi RVR engines & block heater part numbers
Engine list built from Natural Resources Canada model-year data. Part numbers are catalog candidates unless a source review is shown for that application. Confirm the exact engine code, model year and installation port before ordering; an Amazon listing match does not confirm vehicle fitment.
| Engine | Years | Zerostart kit | Cord | Kat's heater | Install location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 2011–2026 | No aftermarket listing — see the genuine Mitsubishi kit below | |||
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 2015–2026 | No aftermarket listing — see the genuine Mitsubishi kit below | |||
Reading the numbers: Zerostart 31/35- is the heater kit, 36- the detachable cordset ("lit" glows when the outlet is live). Kat's 11xxx is an element, 28xxx a cordset, 24xxx a pad. Location codes are the manufacturer's (LF = left front of block).
Genuine Mitsubishi block heater for the RVR
A block heater is an official Mitsubishi Canada Genuine Accessory for the RVR — it is named in Mitsubishi Canada's own RVR brochures for both 2022 and 2026 — but it does not appear in the online accessory catalogue, so there is no public part number to quote. Canadian dealers list it around $350 installed. Order it through the parts counter against your VIN. If you would rather not go through a dealer, the RVR is a good candidate for a magnetic or oil-pan pad heater instead.
2.0 L and 2.4 L (2011–2026)
Mitsubishi Canada Genuine Accessory block heater (dealer order by VIN)
We would rather leave this blank than print a number someone buys by mistake. Your dealer can look the part up against your VIN in seconds. Sources: Mitsubishi Canada — 2026 RVR brochure, Genuine Accessories list, Mitsubishi Canada — 2022 RVR brochure.
Find the heater or replacement cord
Match the exact part, engine and connector before buying. Search links are discovery links, not confirmed fits.
Part reference
Mitsubishi RVR block heater
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What it costs to plug in a Mitsubishi RVR — and what it saves
No supplier lists a wattage for every RVR element, so this uses the 600 W figure typical of this body style. Natural Resources Canada recommends a timer that runs the heater two hours before you drive rather than all night — that is what the numbers below assume.
| Province | ¢/kWh | Cost per 2 h plug-in | Full winter (120 nights) | Net per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 7.0 | $0.08 | $10.08 | +$0.23 |
| Manitoba | 10.2 | $0.12 | $14.69 | +$0.19 |
| Ontario (avg TOU) | 12.8 | $0.15 | $18.43 | +$0.16 |
| Alberta | 14.0 | $0.17 | $20.16 | +$0.14 |
| Saskatchewan | 15.5 | $0.19 | $22.32 | +$0.12 |
| Nova Scotia | 17.9 | $0.21 | $25.78 | +$0.10 |
Natural Resources Canada rates the Mitsubishi RVR at 10 L/100 km in city driving (median across 2011–2026 model years). On a 20 km winter commute that is about 2.0 L a day. NRCan measured that at −20 °C a block heater improves overall fuel economy by as much as 10% — roughly 0.20 L, or $0.31 of gasoline at $1.55/L. On a single short trip at −25 °C the saving can reach 25%. In most provinces the electricity costs less than the fuel it saves; in the priciest it roughly breaks even, and you still get the wear, defrost and cabin-heat benefits.
Fuel figures: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings and Block Heaters Save Fuel and Help the Environment. Electricity rates are approximate 2026 residential averages — run your own numbers in the cost calculator.
No tools? The stick-on option
If you'd rather skip the install entirely, a magnetic heater grips any flat steel surface — oil pan, block, transmission pan — and moves between vehicles. Check that the RVR's oil pan is steel first: a magnet won't hold on aluminum or composite pans.
Amazon buying options
Zerostart 3400017 magnetic heater, 200 W
A magnetic surface heater from Zerostart. Grips any flat steel surface — oil pan, transmission pan, small-engine sump. CSA certified.
Match the surface material, size and manufacturer limits. This is not vehicle-specific fitment.
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Part reference
Digital multimeter with resistance and continuity
The definitive block-heater test tool. Any meter with an ohms range and audible continuity can isolate a dead cord from a failed element.
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First: check whether you already have one
Canadian-market vehicles are often fitted at the port or dealer and then forgotten by the next owner, so check the cord location above before you buy anything. If a cord is there, test it — a dead element and a dead cord look identical from the outside.
If you need one installed
Budget $40–$120 CAD for the part plus about an hour of labour, and book in October — Prairie shop calendars fill after the first cold snap.
FAQ
Does the Mitsubishi RVR come with a block heater?
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada on most years and trims. Check behind the grille for a coiled cord before buying anything — many Canadian-market vehicles have a heater installed that the owner never knew about.
What block heater fits a Mitsubishi RVR?
The recommended setup is a frost plug (cartridge) block heater (typically 400 W). For the Mitsubishi RVR, we have not established an aftermarket heater for the listed engines. Ask a Mitsubishi dealer or installer to identify any existing heater and confirm a VIN-specific part before ordering. Installation requirements depend on the engine and equipment.
Which block heater fits a Mitsubishi RVR?
A block heater is an official Mitsubishi Canada Genuine Accessory for the RVR — it is named in Mitsubishi Canada's own RVR brochures for both 2022 and 2026 — but it does not appear in the online accessory catalogue, so there is no public part number to quote. Canadian dealers list it around $350 installed. Order it through the parts counter against your VIN. If you would rather not go through a dealer, the RVR is a good candidate for a magnetic or oil-pan pad heater instead.
Where is the block heater cord on a Mitsubishi RVR?
Most installs route the cord to the front grille or bumper area, driver's side. Check for an existing coiled cord before buying anything.
How much does it cost to plug in a Mitsubishi RVR?
At 600 W on a two-hour timer the heater uses about 1.20 kWh a night — roughly 15¢ in Ontario, 17¢ in Alberta and 8¢ in Quebec. Over a 120-night winter that is about $20.16 at Alberta rates.
Does a block heater save fuel on a Mitsubishi RVR?
Yes. Natural Resources Canada rates the RVR at 10 L/100 km in city driving, and found that at −20 °C a block heater improves overall fuel economy by as much as 10% — about 0.20 L on a 20 km winter commute. On a single short trip at −25 °C the saving can reach 25%. In most provinces that is worth more than the electricity it costs.
Should you plug in tonight?
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