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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Outlander.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (AV-S6) transmission that delivers EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/30/27 mpg. Reliability records for this specific year document 29 total owner complaints with Air Bags identified as the top complaint area, alongside 5 recalls. Placed within the full model complaint history spanning 2003-2025, the 2019 model's volume sits significantly below the 2015 peak of 233 issues but remains higher than the 2025 low of 13, marking it as a mid-range year for owner complaints within the vehicle's production run.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

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 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 sizeP225/55R18 97HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A312 alt 1770A414
Spark plug1822A088 alt 1822A067
Front wiper bladesMZ693021 alt MZ693015
Serpentine belt1340A150 alt 1340A132
ThermostatMD194988 alt 1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3406 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 30 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

7.6–10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2017 GT V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018PHEV Plug-In Hybrid GT 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh9.20 sec17.20 sec190 hpAWD
2018PHEV Plug-In Hybrid GT 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh9.70 sec17.50 sec190 hpAWD
2017GT V6 3.0L V67.60 sec16.00 sec224 hpAWD
2021PHEV GT S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec8.50 sec16.70 sec221 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.30 sec166 hpAWD
2014GT V6 3.0L V67.80 sec16.20 sec224 hpAWD
2014SE 2.4L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs16 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub166
Rear Wheel Hub166

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 in

Service checks

RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm
RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm
RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28.0 - 36.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67.0 -; Rear: 38.0 -
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .960; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0024; Rear: .0032

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 inch lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°44 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
132-34 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 150-154°.32–34 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
125-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.25–27 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9630 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 45°.20 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)
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 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Timing 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander sits in a notably quiet stretch of the model's federal record, posting just 29 complaints, 5 recalls, and 0 investigations—well below the 2015-2016 peak of 233 and 167 complaints respectively, and modestly lower than the 51 and 55 complaint totals of 2017 and 2018. The 5 recalls for 2019 are also below the generation's higher-volume years (12-14 recalls in 2008-2011 and 2013, and 11-12 in 2015-2016), suggesting Mitsubishi had worked through earlier campaign waves before this model year. The complaint mix leans toward safety-critical areas—air bags lead with 5 complaints, followed by service brakes (3) and structural and seat issues (2 each)—and 5 crash-related complaints plus 1 fire complaint warrant attention even at these low absolute volumes, though the data does not specify a unified root cause. The 123 TSBs are middling and in line with neighboring years, indicating steady but unremarkable technical-bulletin activity. Taken together, 2019 represents a comparatively low-complaint, low-recall point in the Outlander's arc, making it one of the more defensible used-buy choices in this generation—provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the recall remedies were completed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
123
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 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 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5
Service Brakes3
Structure2
Seats2
Electrical System,Engine2
Electrical System2
Power Train,Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V591000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 05/09/2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall…

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 123 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-20-54-002REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link…
TSB-24-23-0042024-06-03Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the…

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

Does the 2019 Outlander have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Outlander get?

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