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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Outlander Sport / RVR.

Body SUV

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR is an SUV that utilizes 4.8 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil. This model year sits within the vehicle's reliability history with 21 total owner complaints and 2 recalls on record. With air bags identified as the top complaint area, these records define the specific safety metrics researchers must weigh when evaluating the model's ownership profile.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

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 sizeP225/55R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072
Engine air filter	MR968274
Fuel filter	1770A264 alt 1770A262
Spark plug	1822A068 alt 1822A069
Front wiper blades	8250A254 alt 28890W160P
Serpentine belt	1340A150
Thermostat	1305A803
Cabin air filter	7803A109 alt 7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	66.1 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Curb weight	3406 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 holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 Fluid	Mitsubishi Diamond Queen CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0.8-1.0

Engine torques

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
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	166
Rear Wheel Hub	166
Front Wheel Hub	179.0-219.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Spark Plug Gap	.039
Spark Plug Torque	15 - 21 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.05-1.15 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	2.35-3.00 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06-1.15 lbs.
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

RPM	47.0 @ Idle rpm
RPM	47.0 @ Idle rpm
Engine Compression	152
Engine Compression	116

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 28-; Rear: 24-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 67-; Rear: 38-
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 28-; Rear: 24-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 67-; Rear: 38-; Front: 67-; Rear: 38-
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .960; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .0024; Rear: .0032
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .960; Rear: .330

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	M6 Bolts	89 in
2	M8 Bolts	14 ft. lbs
3	22.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	44.0 inch lbs.	44 in
2	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
3	90.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	44.0 inch lbs.	44 in
2	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
3	90.0

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	25-27 ft. lbs.	25–27 ft. lbs
2	Turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Turn 90

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	95.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	95.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	20.0 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	45.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step1: 20.0 ft. lbs.

45.0

Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.1

2.3 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 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Engine 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 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / RVR top in one area — the air bags, 3 of 21 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 4 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

103

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 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 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags3

Power Train,Electrical System2

Power Train2

Air Bags,Seat Belts,Unknown Or Other1

Seat Belts1

Electrical System,Seats1

Visibility,Air Bags1

Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V620000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 14/09/2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM)… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA…

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 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TECH TALK 289	2025-11-21	Electrical System	Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TECH TALK 281	2024-08-07	Fuel/Propulsion System	Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-19-54-013REV	2024-07-23	Electrical System	This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link…
TSB-24-23-004	2024-06-03	Power Train	Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the…
TSB-20-23-001RV4	2024-03-25	Power Train	Service 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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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 35 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MR968274 Fuel filter 1770A264 Spark plug 1822A068

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 Outlander Sport / RVR take?

4.8 qt of Synthetic 0W-20 API certified., per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Outlander Sport / RVR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.