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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Outlander Sport / RVR.

Body SUV

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, also sold as the RVR in some markets, is a compact SUV engineered to run on 0W-20 viscosity oil with a fill capacity between 4.5 and 4.8. Its reliability record for this model year is defined by 73 owner complaints, predominantly centered on the electrical system, alongside four recalls, which positions it as a vehicle where a thorough pre-purchase inspection of these known trouble spots is especially prudent.

Model year2019201820172016

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 torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · 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 sizeP215/70R16; P225/55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A264 alt 1770A262
Spark plug1822A069 alt 1822A068
BatteryAMG8FB1X01
Front wiper blades28890W160P alt 8250A254
Serpentine belt1340A150
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3384 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

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 65-80 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 Capacity7.9
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity6.3

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 Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub179.0-219.0 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 Capacity1.05-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.39-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Service checks

RPM47 @ CURB IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67-; Rear: 38-
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .960; Rear: .330
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0024; Rear: 0.0032

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.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR top in one area — the electrical system, 7 of 73 reports (10%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 11 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
166
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
73
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Service Brakes6
Power Train4
Air Bags4
Seats4
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train,Engine3
Visibility/Wiper3

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 166 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…
TECH TALK 2812024-08-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-18-54-006REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an…
TSB-19-54-013REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link…
TSB-20-54-002REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link…

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 Outlander Sport / RVR take?

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

Does the 2017 Outlander Sport / RVR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.