MitsubishiOutlander PHEV2023Overview/mitsubishi/outlander-phev/2023/base/

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Outlander PHEV.

Transmission Automatic (A1)

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV with an automatic transmission, recorded just one owner complaint—matching the 2022 model as the lowest in the nameplate's history from 2018 to 2025—though it did carry two recalls, with the engine being the most-cited concern. This places the 2023 model year among the most dependable iterations of the Outlander PHEV.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

EPA efficiency25/27/26 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range420 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A831
Fuel filter17275W010P
Spark plug1822A160
Battery8201A431
Front wiper blades8250B220 alt 8250B219
Serpentine belt1340A235
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A165

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight4178 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 27 / 26 MPGe
Electric range420 mi
Charge time (240V)6.5 hr
Electric motor85 and 100 kW DCPM
Energy use52.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miSteering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 30,000 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
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 data shows the 2023 model year lands in a mature phase of the generation, with owner complaints having collapsed from the 15–22 range seen in 20182019 down to just 1 in 2023—a level matching 2022 and far below the early-year spike. Recalls also trended downward across the dataset, settling at 2 for 2023 after starting at 5 in 2018 and 2019, while investigations ended entirely that year after running continuously from 2018 through 2022. Technical service bulletins jumped to 86 in 2023 from 54 in 2022, though the data does not specify why, before retreating to 71 in 2024; the sole reported complaint area was Engine, with zero crash or fire complaints recorded. Given the low complaint volume, absence of investigations, and recall counts that have stabilized well below early-generation highs, 2023 appears to be a comparatively sound year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
86
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V345000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 06/06/2023

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview… Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's…

25V369000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 02/06/2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview… Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 86 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-26-54-0012026-04-06Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the…
TECH TALK 2902026-02-12Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-26-00-0022026-02-04Unknown Or OtherThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform…
TIN-26-00-0012026-01-14Unknown Or OtherThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform…
TSB-24-35-0012025-12-22Service BrakesThis Technical Service Bulletin provides remedies to take when noise from the brake…

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 Outlander PHEV. 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.

Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Outlander PHEV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Outlander PHEV?

EPA figures are 25 city / 27 highway / 26 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 420 miles.