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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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

Spanning a model history from 2011 to 2026, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport presents a reliability profile characterized by zero recalls and seven total owner complaints. While the top complaint area centers on Back Over Prevention, this model year avoids the significant volatility seen elsewhere in the model history, standing in stark contrast to the 2015 peak which logged 231 issues. This placement near the lower end of the complaint spectrum indicates a stabilized period in the vehicle's history, sitting just above the 2024 model year's lowest count of one complaint.

Model year202520242023202220212020

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 filter1770A265 alt 1770A263
Spark plug1822A069 alt 1822A068
Front wiper blades8250A815 alt 8250A174
Serpentine belt1340A150
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3594 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Outlander Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2018 SEL 2.4
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020GT 2.4 AWC 2.4L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec168 hpAWD
2018SEL 2.4 2.4L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec168 hpAWD
2018SEL 2.4 2.4L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec168 hpAWD
2017Limited Edition 2.0 2.0L I-49.50 sec17.50 sec148 hpAWD
2015GT 2.4 2.4L I-48.60 sec16.70 sec168 hpAWD
2015SE 2.0 2.0L I-49.00 sec17.00 sec148 hpFWD
2011ES 2.0 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.50 sec148 hpFWD
2011SE 2.0 2.0L I-49.50 sec17.50 sec148 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

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)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · 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) · 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.

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport sits at a notably clean point in the model's federal record, with only 7 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 23 technical service bulletins — a sharp contrast to the 2015 peak of 231 complaints and 10 recalls. Across the 2011–2026 generation, the trajectory shows a clear downward arc: complaints fell from 231 in 2015 to 163 in 2016, then steadily declined to the low double and single digits from 2020 onward, while recalls dropped from a high of 14 in 2011 and 2013 to zero in 2023. The 2023 model's top complaint areas — back-over prevention sensors and assorted electrical/visibility issues — are minor and non-safety-critical, reinforced by zero crash and zero fire complaints filed with NHTSA that year. Positioned late in a generation that has clearly matured in quality control, the 2023 model benefits from years of refinement with no open recalls and negligible consumer-reported defects, making it a low-risk choice. For a used purchase, the 2023 Outlander Sport represents one of the strongest years in the lineup's history and is a sensible year to consider buying.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
23
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
0 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 7 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Back Over Prevention2
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper,Back Over Prevention1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

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 23 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-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…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Outlander Sport have open recalls?

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