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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Outlander 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L is a compact SUV equipped with a 2.4-liter engine paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission (AV-S6), delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25/30/27 mpg across city/highway/combined cycles. The vehicle requires 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 API-grade motor oil for maintenance. With 45 total owner complaints logged across its model history spanning 2003-2025, the 2014 model year falls well below the peak of 233 complaints recorded in 2015, suggesting improved reliability trajectory relative to later model years despite four documented recalls. This positions the 2014 Outlander as a middle-ground model within its lifecycle—neither the most problematic iteration nor the most refined, indicating a moderate reliability profile that researchers should consider alongside its powertrain complaint concentration and recall history.

Model year201520142013201220112010200920082006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/30/27 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 sizeP215-70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A308 alt 1770A309
Spark plug1822A088 alt 1822A067
Front wiper bladesMZ693015 alt MZ693021
Serpentine belt1340A150 alt 1340A132
Thermostat1305A803 alt MD194988
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3219 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 30 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume128 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

9.1–10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.10 sec — 2014 SE
166 hpHorsepower (as tested)
162 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SE 2.4L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD
2014SE 2.4L I-410.20 sec17.90 sec166 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.30 sec166 hpAWD
2021PHEV GT S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec8.50 sec16.70 sec221 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, 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 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Power Steering FluidGenuine Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33-39 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs12 ft-lbs

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.40-2.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression145
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-100 psi @ 3500 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH HEAVY DUTY / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-48 ft-lbs / 38-44 ft-lbs / 67-81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Brake ApplicationWITH HEAVY DUTY / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0032 in / 0.0024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
132-34 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
2150-154 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.150–154 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 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; 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) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miTiming Belt (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 2014 Outlander sits at a notable inflection point in the model's federal record: its 45 complaints and four recalls represent the lowest recall count since 2006 and a complaint level well below the surrounding years, particularly the sharp spikes in 2015 (233 complaints, 12 recalls) and 2016 (167 complaints, 11 recalls). Compared to the immediate predecessors — 2013 (68 complaints, 14 recalls) and 2012 (36 complaints, 10 recalls) — the 2014 shows meaningful improvement in recall frequency while maintaining a moderate complaint volume. The generation's trend reveals a volatile arc, with elevated recall activity from 2007 through 2013, a brief dip in 2014, then a pronounced two-year deterioration before settling into lower levels from 2017 onward. The 2014's top complaint categories — Power Train and Air Bags (six each), Seat Belts (five), and Visibility/Wiper (four) — align with broader patterns but the data does not specify root causes for any category. With nine crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints recorded, the safety event profile remains limited. For a used buyer, the 2014 represents a comparatively favorable vintage within this generation, offering the lowest recall burden in over a decade before a significant regression in the following model years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
130
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
9 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 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6
Air Bags6
Seat Belts5
Visibility/Wiper4
Unknown Or Other3
Structure3
Service Brakes2
Air Bags,Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V070000Parking BrakeReported 26/01/2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also…

20V403000Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle AssemblyReported 13/07/2020

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 130 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-23-55-0012026-02-12Visibility/WiperThis revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from…
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-25-SR-002A2025-10-08StructureThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field…
TSB-16-54-001REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module…
TSB-18-54-006REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an…

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 2014 Outlander 2.4L take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Outlander have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined mpg.