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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Outlander.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander is a mid-size SUV paired with a six-speed automatic (AV-S6) transmission, with engine oil specifications of 4.8 quarts at 0W-20 viscosity. Under EPA testing it returns 25 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined, making it a reasonable commuter choice among compact crossovers of its era. The model year has drawn 51 owner complaints—service brakes being the most-cited area—alongside six recalls on file, a figure that sits well below the 2015 Outlander's peak of 233 complaints yet remains notably higher than the 13 reported for 2025. Within the Outlander nameplate's 2003–2025 complaint history, the 2017 lands in a clear middle band, pointing to a durability profile that improved on the model's trouble years without yet matching its quietest recent run.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/30/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 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 24F · 585 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 filter1770A308 alt 1770A309
Spark plug1822A088 alt 1822A067
Front wiper bladesMZ693021 alt MZ693015
Serpentine belt1340A132 alt 1340A150
Thermostat1305A803 alt MD194988
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 30 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2017 GT V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017GT V6 3.0L V67.60 sec16.00 sec224 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD
2016SEL 2.4L I-49.30 sec17.30 sec166 hpAWD
2018PHEV Plug-In Hybrid GT 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh9.20 sec17.20 sec190 hpAWD
2018PHEV Plug-In Hybrid GT 2.0L I-4 + Elec 2x60-kW 12.0-kWh9.70 sec17.50 sec190 hpAWD
2014GT V6 3.0L V67.80 sec16.20 sec224 hpAWD
2014SE 2.4L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec166 hpAWD
2014SE 2.4L I-410.20 sec17.90 sec166 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mitsubishi CVTi-J4 fluid
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity6.3
Engine CoolantMitsubishi super long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.0-10.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)44.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)66.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub179.0-219.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.39-3.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number35

Service checks

RPM47 @ CURB IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 28-36
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67-; Rear: 38-
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .960; Rear: .330
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0024; Rear: 0.0032

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
181.0 ft. lbs.81 ft. lbs
2+ 60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply engine oil to the top and threaded portion of the bolts.

132.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
2150
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply engine oil to the top and threaded portion of the bolts.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
295.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step1: 20.0 ft. lbs.

245.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.12.3 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)
At 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (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 2017 Outlander recorded 51 consumer complaints, 6 recalls and 139 technical service bulletins (TSBs), positioning it well below the peak complaint years of 2015 (233 complaints) and 2016 (167 complaints) and comparable to the low‑complaint window that began in 2019 (29–30 complaints). Across the generation, complaints rose sharply in the mid‑2010s, then fell steadily from 2017 onward, while recall counts similarly peaked around 2014‑2015 (12–14 recalls) and have trended downward to a single recall in 2024. The 2017 figures sit near the beginning of this downward arc, indicating that many of the earlier systemic issues were already being addressed. Its top complaint categories—service brakes, “unknown or other,” power‑train/engine and electrical system—are modest in number, and there were no fire complaints and only seven crash‑related reports. **Takeaway:** 2017 marks a transition to a quieter reliability period, making it a comparatively safe used‑car year within the Outlander line.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
51
Owner complaints
7 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 51 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes6
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train,Engine4
Electrical System3
Seats3
Power Train2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 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…

18V621000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlReported 14/09/2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-23-55-0012026-02-12Visibility/WiperThis revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from…
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-25-SR-002A2025-10-08StructureThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating the field…
TSB-18-54-006REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an…
TSB-19-54-013REV2024-07-23Electrical 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

How much oil does the 2017 Outlander take?

4.8 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Outlander have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Outlander get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined mpg.