Mitsubishi›Lancer›2007›2.0L/mitsubishi/lancer/2007/2-0l/

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Lancer 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L is a passenger car driven by a 2.0‑liter engine mated to a four‑speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA‑rated fuel economy of 22/29/25 mpg and calling for 4.0 quarts of 5W‑20 or 10W‑30 API oil. Owner‑reported issues for this model year total just two complaints, primarily concerning the electrical system and exterior lighting, and the vehicle was subject to three recalls. Within the 1996‑2017 complaint history, the 2007 Lancer’s low tally places it near the bottom of the spectrum, far below the 2003 peak of 311 complaints and only slightly above the 1996 low of one.

Model year2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 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 · 550 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 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072
Engine air filter	MR552951
Spark plug	MS851728 alt MS851357
Front wiper blades	MZ693015 alt 8250A536
Thermostat	MD337408
Cabin air filter	MR398288

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	179.9 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	58.7 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	2921 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 59.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 29 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2007 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

5.3–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2009 Ralliart

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2008	GTS 2.0L I-4	7.70 sec	15.90 sec	152 hp	FWD
2008	GTS 2.0L I-4	7.80 sec	16.30 sec	152 hp	FWD
2008	GTS 2.0L I-4	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	152 hp	FWD
2008	GTS 2.0L I-4	9.10 sec	17.00 sec	152 hp	FWD
2009	Ralliart 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.30 sec	14.00 sec	237 hp	AWD
2009	Ralliart 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.40 sec	14.20 sec	237 hp	AWD
2009	Ralliart 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	237 hp	AWD
2009	Ralliart 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.50 sec	14.30 sec	237 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-20 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.3 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Genuine Mitsubishi PS fluid
Power Steering Fluid	Use Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	73 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 nuts: 12 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06-1.15 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	2.70-3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression	170
Engine Oil Pressure	4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-100 psi @ 3500 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25-31 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	74-81 ft-lbs / 42-48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0024 in / 0.0032 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.96 in / 0.33 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-100

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees.	90 degrees

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; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 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 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer recorded only two complaints and three recalls, placing its complaint count well below the 37 complaints reported in 2006 and the 91 complaints reported in 2008. Across the model’s generational span, complaint volume peaked in 2003 at 311 and has generally trended downward, with 2007 marking one of the lowest complaint years in the record. Recalls in 2007 (three) are comparable to the seven recalls seen in 2006 but lower than the eight recalls in 2003, indicating a modest but consistent recall pattern toward the end of the generation. The single complaints each in the Electrical System/Exterior Lighting and Air Bags categories are the only reported defect areas for that year, and no crash or fire complaints were logged. Consequently, the 2007 model presents a relatively low‑risk profile and can be considered a sound choice for a used purchase, provided the identified electrical and lighting concerns have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’96 ’00 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06’07’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V458000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 23/06/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or…

16V334000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/05/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 60 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TIN-25-00-013	2025-11-10	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto…
TIN-25-00-011	2025-09-08	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas…
TIN-25-00-004	2025-04-11	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana…
TIN-25-00-005	2025-04-11	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio…
TIN-24-00-011	2024-12-09	Air Bags	This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Lancer. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MR552951 Spark plug MS851728 Front wiper blades MZ693015

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Lancer 2.0L take?

4.0 qt of BELOW 100 degreesF 5W-20 SM API, ABOVE 0 degreesF 10W-30 SM API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Lancer have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.