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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Outlander PHEV.

Transmission Automatic (A1)

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle equipped with an automatic (A1) transmission, representing a model that has been produced across the 2018-2025 timeframe; this longitudinal span provides useful context for evaluating its reliability trajectory, as complaint data shows the model reached a peak of 22 owner complaints in 2019 before dropping to its lowest point of just 1 complaint in 2022, placing the 2024 model year in the middle of this historical range with 22 total complaints recorded and the electrical system identified as the primary complaint area alongside one recall.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

EPA efficiency25/27/26 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range420 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 size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A831
Fuel filter17275W010P
Spark plug1822A160
Battery8201A431
Front wiper blades8250B220 alt 8250B219
Serpentine belt1340A235
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A165

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight4608 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 27 / 26 MPGe
Electric range420 mi
Charge time (240V)6.5 hr
Electric motor85 and 100 kW DCPM
Energy use52.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miSteering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · 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)
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 federal record shows this generation entered the market with elevated activity—2018 and 2019 logged 15 and 22 complaints alongside five recalls each and one investigation each—before settling into a much quieter phase. From 2020 through 2023 complaints fell to 0–1 per year, recalls dropped to two per year, and investigations disappeared after 2022, while TSBs declined from a 2019 peak of 141 to the 51–86 range. The 2024 model sits near the bottom of that arc: zero complaints, one recall, zero investigations, and 71 TSBs, though the data still records three crash-related complaints and top complaint-area flags for electrical and engine systems, with no root cause specified. It is quieter than 2018–2022 and roughly comparable to 2023, while 2025 shows a further TSB decline to 31 with the same single recall and no investigations. That trajectory suggests the early-generation recall and complaint load had largely tapered by 2024. For a used Outlander PHEV, 2024 is a comparatively good year to buy, as long as you verify the single recall was completed and review the vehicle’s service history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
3 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.

Electrical System2
Engine2
Seat Belts1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Wheels1
Tires1
Power Train,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V369000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 02/06/2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview… Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 76 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…
TSB-26-54-0012026-04-06Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the…
TECH TALK 2902026-02-12Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-26-00-0022026-02-04Unknown Or OtherThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform…

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 2024 Outlander PHEV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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 / 27 highway / 26 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 420 miles.