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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Outlander Sport.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, a compact crossover, recorded 26 owner complaints and one recall, placing it well below the model's peak complaint year of 2015 (231 complaints) and closer to the low of 1 complaint seen in 2024. This positions the 2020 model year as a relatively stable entry in the Outlander Sport's reliability history, with the top complaint area listed as "Unknown Or Other," suggesting no single widespread issue dominated owner reports.

Model year202520242023202220212020

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 filter1770A263 alt 1770A265
Spark plug1822A069 alt 1822A068
Front wiper blades8250A815 alt 8250A174
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

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Outlander Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2020 GT 2.4 AWC
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020GT 2.4 AWC 2.4L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec168 hpAWD
2018SEL 2.4 2.4L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec168 hpAWD
2018SEL 2.4 2.4L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec168 hpAWD
2017Limited Edition 2.0 2.0L I-49.50 sec17.50 sec148 hpAWD
2015GT 2.4 2.4L I-48.60 sec16.70 sec168 hpAWD
2015SE 2.0 2.0L I-49.00 sec17.00 sec148 hpFWD
2011ES 2.0 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.50 sec148 hpFWD
2011SE 2.0 2.0L I-49.50 sec17.50 sec148 hpFWD

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 oil drain plug to 26 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.40-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 28.0-; Rear: 24.0-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67.0-; Rear: 38.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .960; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0024; Rear: .0032

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°44 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
125-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2 90°, Step 3: 90°25–27 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96.030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
119-21.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°19–21 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.

The federal record shows this generation carried elevated complaint and recall activity through 2016, peaking at 231 complaints and 10 recalls in 2015, before entering a sharp downward trend. By 2020, filings had fallen to 26 complaints and just 1 recall—well below the 2019 figures of 47 complaints and 4 recalls and dramatically lower than the mid-generation peak. Technical Service Bulletins also continued their decline, dropping to 61 in 2020 from 188 in 2014 and 103 in 2018. The leading complaint categories for 2020 were Unknown Or Other, Engine, Power Train, and Electrical System, though the data does not specify underlying causes; crash complaints totaled one and fire complaints totaled zero. Positioned firmly in the low-activity phase of the generation’s arc, the 2020 model benefits from the maturation curve that produced progressively fewer federal filings after 2016. That profile makes 2020 one of the better years to buy in this generation from a regulatory-risk standpoint.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
61
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
1 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 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Engine4
Power Train3
Electrical System3
Seat Belts3
Power Train,Engine2
Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

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 61 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-25-54-0022026-03-30Electrical SystemThis revised Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the SDA2 Audio…
PB-25-54-0022026-01-30Electrical SystemThis parts bulletin provides clarification on the correct part numbers to order / use…
TSB-25-54-0022026-01-29Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the SDA2 Audio Unit…
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-25-54-0072025-09-24Electrical SystemThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto…

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 2020 Outlander Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.