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2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Mv-1 years?

Mv-1 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted3 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints
Mv-1 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V461000Electrical SystemJune 30, 2023 · 525 units

Defect

Mobility Ventures, LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MV1 vehicles. The ESC malfunction indicator warning light may not illuminate to indicate an issue with the Electronic Stability Control System. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control event can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electronic brake control module (EBCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678.

18V382000LightingJune 7, 2018 · 977 units

Defect

Mobility Ventures LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 vehicles. If a rear turn signal stops working properly, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the driver is unaware that his turn signals are not working properly, the driver may continue to use the vehicle with turn signals that may not communicate the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mobility Ventures will notify owners and dealers will upload revised software into the vehicle's body control module, free of charge. Mobility Ventures issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678.

17V836000SeatsDecember 20, 2017 · 5,207 units

Defect

Mobility Ventures LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2011-2016 MV-1 vehicles. During a hard rear impact, the driver's seat-height adjustment assembly may disengage from the seat track and the fore/aft seat adjuster may be released, potentially causing the seat to disengage from the seat track.

Consequence

If the driver's seat partially of fully disengages from the seat track in a rear-end crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Mobility Ventures will notify owners, and dealers will install a seat track reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678. Mobility Ventures number for this recall is R1801.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 Minivan. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V461000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The contact made several attempts to call the Customer Service Department to locate an authorized dealer; however, the phone number on the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 5, 2025

2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 — common questions

Is the 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.