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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Outlander.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is powered by an engine that requires 5.39 qt of 0W‑20 oil and is mated to an Automatic (AV‑S8) transmission. It achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined, and a notable specification is its 0W‑20 viscosity, which supports both efficiency and protection. Reliability data show 208 total owner complaints, with the most frequent problems grouped under Structure and seven recall actions, and historically the 2025 model records the lowest complaint count of 13, down from the peak of 233 complaints in 2015.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.39 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter MQ718353. 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 48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMQ718353
Engine air filterAX000036
Spark plugMQ720040
BatteryMZ094517
Front wiper blades8250B219 alt 8250B220
Serpentine beltAX000018
ThermostatMQ701063 alt MQ701056
Cabin air filter7803A165

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 31 / 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.

8.2–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2022 SEL S-AWC
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022SEL S-AWC 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.30 sec181 hpAWD
2022SEL S-AWC 2.5L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec181 hpAWD
2022SEL S-AWC 2.5L I-48.60 sec16.50 sec181 hpAWD
2021PHEV GT S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec8.50 sec16.70 sec221 hpAWD
2023PHEV SEL Premium S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec 18.1-kWh6.50 sec15.60 sec248 hpAWD
2023PHEV SEL S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec 18.1-kWh6.60 sec15.80 sec248 hpAWD
2023PHEV SEL S-AWC 2.4L I-4 + Elec 18.1-kWh6.80 sec15.90 sec248 hpAWD
2025SEL Premium Package S-AWC 2.5L I-48.50 sec16.60 sec181 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.39 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 · 75W-80 in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.82 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 75W-80
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.50 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.39 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDENSO
Spark Plug TypeDXE22H11C
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 10,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 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 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander sits near the peak of a trend that began in 2015, when complaints surged to 233 before falling to 208 in 2022. Recall counts peaked at 14 in 2015 and 13 in 2016, dropping to 7 in 2022, while investigations remained zero throughout, indicating no major investigations during that span. The 2022 model’s complaint mix—57 for Structure, 18 for Unknown/Other, 10 for Electrical System, and 7 for Air Bags—mirrors the broader pattern of structural and electrical issues that have dominated recent years. Crash complaints were 14 and fire complaints only 1, both below the higher peaks seen in earlier years. Overall, 2022 is still high in complaints relative to its immediate predecessors but better in recalls and investigations, suggesting it is a marginally safer year to consider than 2015–2016, yet still warrants careful inspection.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
186
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
208
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 208 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure57
Unknown Or Other18
Electrical System10
Air Bags7
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Back Over Prevention6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Suspension4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V027000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 24/01/2022

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's…

21V596000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 02/08/2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child… Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 186 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-25-27-0012026-06-18Power TrainThis Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and…
TSB-26-54-0022026-05-08Forward Collision AvoidanceThis Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot…
CUSTOMER POSTCARD 2605012026-05-01StructureThis customer postcard sent to owners provides details about a settlement that has been…
DEALER LETTER 2605012026-05-01StructureThis dealer letter informs dealers that MMNA is offering an extended warranty on 2022…
FAQS HOOD FLUTTERING2026-05-01StructureThis dealer letter contains FAQS for dealers regarding the hood fluttering warranty…

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 2022 Outlander take?

5.39 qt of Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Motor Oil 0W-20 SN, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Outlander have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Outlander get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.