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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Outlander Sport / RVR.

Body SUV

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, sold as the RVR in some markets, is a compact SUV built on Mitsubishi’s common platform. That model year accrued 163 owner complaints, with the power‑train area cited as the most frequent concern, and it was the subject of nine recall notices. These figures locate the 2016 in the lower tier of the Outlander Sport/RVR’s reliability history, underscoring that while the vehicle is generally dependable, drivers should be attentive to drivetrain issues.

Model year2019201820172016

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 size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A264 alt 1770A262
Spark plug1822A068 alt 1822A069
BatteryAMG8FB1X01
Front wiper blades8250A254 alt 28890W160P
Serpentine belt1340A150
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3384 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMitsubishi Diamond Queen CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.3
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantUse Mitsubishi long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.9

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft/lbs.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33-39 ft/lbs.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft/lbs.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug22.0-25.0 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)600-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 - 21 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug TypeTurbo

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.45-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Service checks

RPM47 @ idle rpm
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)Turbo - 45-50 psi
RPMTurbo 38 psi @ idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 28-; Rear: 28-; Front: 28-; Rear: 24-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67-; Rear: 39-; Front: 67-; Rear: 38-
ABS Sensor Torque6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0024; Rear: 0.0032

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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (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.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR lead in one area — the power train, 44 of 163 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 8 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 9 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
185
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
163
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 163 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train44
Service Brakes12
Exterior Lighting9
Structure9
Unknown Or Other7
Latches/Locks/Linkages7
Air Bags4
Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V741000Parking BrakeReported 30/11/2020

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer…

20V279000Structure:Frame And MembersReported 18/05/2020

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 185 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TECH TALK 2812024-08-07Fuel/Propulsion SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
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…
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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Outlander Sport / RVR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.