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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR

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

Body SUV

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, sold as the RVR in certain markets, presents as a compact SUV with a reliability footprint defined by 47 owner-reported complaints and four recall campaigns, with air bag issues ranking as the most prevalent concern. This combination of complaint volume and manufacturer corrective actions signals a model year that demands thorough due diligence from researchers assessing long-term dependability, particularly regarding the supplemental restraint system. The reliability narrative for this vintage centers squarely on these documented air bag complaints and the scope of the recall response, framing the 2019 edition as a variant where safety-system scrutiny is essential to a complete ownership picture.

Model year2019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMR968274
Fuel filter1770A265 alt 1770A263
Spark plug1822A069 alt 1822A068
Front wiper blades28890W160P alt 8250A254
Serpentine belt1340A150
Thermostat1305A803
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

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

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
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub166
Rear Wheel Hub166
Front 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
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15-21 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm
RPM47.0 @ Idle rpm
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: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.25–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
125-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.25–27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
125-27 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.25–27 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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR top in one area — the air bags, 6 of 47 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 9 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags 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.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
133
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
47
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 47 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags6
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Power Train,Service Brakes2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags,Structure,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V563000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:SoftwareReported 02/08/2022

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the… Remedy: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 133 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-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…
TSB-20-23-001RV42024-03-25Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose…

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 2019 Outlander Sport / RVR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.