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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Lancer Sportback.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a compact passenger car built on Mitsubishi’s well‑known platform and equipped with an automatic AV‑S6 transmission that pairs with a 0W‑20 engine oil rated between 4.5 and 4.8 quarts, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 27 city, 34 highway, and 30 combined miles per gallon. Its best‑selling configuration balances efficiency with a modest, reliable drivetrain, and the model year sits comfortably within a lineage that, from 2004 to 2014, recorded its lowest owner complaints in 2013 with only three issues reported—well below the 16 complaints seen in 2014—underscoring a generally dependable reputation for this generation.

Model year20172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5-4.8OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque66-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/34/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 520 CCA battery, OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 520 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A274 alt 1770A268
Spark plug1822A069 alt 1822A068
Front wiper bladesMZ693021 alt 8250A186
Serpentine belt4451A123 alt 1340A150
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight2987 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 34 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5-4.8 of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 66-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mitsubishi CVTi-J4 fluid
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.4-7.9
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)44.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts66-80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts81.2 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub166.0-202.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107.0-129.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque16.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.39-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

RPM47 @ CURB IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 37-; Rear: 38-
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
1M6 Bolts89 in
2M8 Bolts14 ft. lbs
322.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
390.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
390.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply engine oil to the top and threaded portion of the bolts.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply engine oil to the top and threaded portion of the bolts.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
295.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
295.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
245.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step1: 20.0 ft. lbs.

245.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.12.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal records for the Lancer Sportback generation present a sparse timeline spanning 2004, 2013, and 2014, with complaint volumes ranging from 3 in 2013 to a generation peak of 16 in 2014, with 2004 registering 8 complaints. Within this context, the 2017 target year shows complaints concentrated in three categories totaling six reports—Air Bags (3), Power Train (2), and Structure/Visibility/Wiper (1)—alongside one crash-related complaint and zero fire incidents, though the data does not specify root causes for these mechanical grievances. This positions the 2017 model below both the 2014 peak and the 2004 level, while exceeding only the 2013 low point, suggesting it occupies a moderate interval in the complaint cycle. Given the minimal federal complaint footprint and absence of fire incidents relative to the documented 2014 spike, the 2017 model year appears to represent a comparatively stable point in this generation's lifecycle, making it a reasonable candidate for purchase consideration contingent upon thorough pre-sale inspection.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Air Bags3
Power Train2
Structure,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-24-23-0042024-06-03Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the…
TSB-20-23-001RV42024-03-25Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose…
TSB-20-23-001REV2024-03-04Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose…
TSB-24-23-0012024-02-14Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Lancer Sportback take?

4.5-4.8 of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Lancer Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Lancer Sportback get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined mpg.