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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (A1)

As an SUV equipped with an Automatic (A1) transmission, the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV marks a notably troubled chapter in the model's recent history. It leads the 2018-2025 generation with 22 total owner complaints—primarily focused on the service brakes—alongside five separate recalls, making it the most problematic model year on record. For researchers, this positions the 2019 variant at the bottom of the vehicle's reliability timeline, meaning it carries substantially more risk than the much-improved 2022 model year, which logged only a single complaint.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency25/26/25 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range310 miEPA · 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 sizeP225/55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter16546W010P
Fuel filter1770A312
Spark plug1822A154
BatteryARE17FB1X01
Front wiper bladesMZ693015 alt MZ693021
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight4178 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 26 / 25 MPGe
Electric range310 mi
Charge time (240V)3.5 hr
Electric motor60 kW DCPM
Energy use45.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs19 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub179.0-219.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub179.0-219.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance3; Not adjustable degrees

Service checks

RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
125-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.25–27 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5-3.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14-16 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly starting at the center and working outward.1.5–3.5 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) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
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 2019 Outlander PHEV sits at the peak of a clear trouble arc: it recorded 22 complaints—the highest of any year in the dataset—and 141 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), also the highest, compared to 15 complaints and 98 TSBs in 2018 and then a steep drop to zero complaints and 76 TSBs in 2020. Recalls remain at five for both 2018 and 2019, but from 2020 onward they fall to two or fewer, and investigations taper off after 2022. The data doesn't specify root causes, but the pattern strongly suggests early-model teething problems that were largely resolved by 2020. For a buyer, the 2019 represents the riskiest point in the generation's reliability arc; a 2020 or later model year offers far fewer complaints and recalls, making it a more prudent choice.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
141
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
4 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 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes4
Power Train,Service Brakes2
Air Bags2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags,Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

20V280000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 18/05/2020

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly. Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 141 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TECH TALK 2902026-02-12Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-23-55-0012026-02-12Visibility/WiperThis revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from…
TIN-25-SR-002A2025-10-08StructureThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field…
TECH TALK 2842025-01-29Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
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

Does the 2019 Outlander PHEV have open recalls?

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

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Outlander PHEV?

EPA figures are 25 city / 26 highway / 25 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 310 miles.