These are standard specifications for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
CVT , 6 Automatic Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2013 |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,345-28,895 Invoice: $21,402-26,717 |
| Weight : | 3384 lbs | 1534.957 kg |
| MPG City : | 23 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 167 Ft-Lbs (226 NM) @ 4100 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2998 cc | 182.9 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque : | 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 87.6 mm | 3.449 in. |
| Stroke : | 82.9 mm | 3.264 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
CVT , 6 Automatic Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.349 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.517 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.105 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.857 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.621 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 19.1% |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 16.9% |
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V279000 |
| Summary | 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, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. |
| Consequence | A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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 the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V366000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid. |
| Consequence | A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060908 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V461000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor. |
| Consequence | Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060908 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V791000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative. |
| Consequence | Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060908 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V458000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. |
| Consequence | A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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 the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080625 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V069000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. |
| Consequence | If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has a wheelbase size of 105.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has a length of 183.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have?A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has 40.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have?A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has legroom of 41.60 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander had an MSRP of $22,345 - $$28,895 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 167 Ft-Lbs (226 NM) @ 4100 RPM V 6 (2998 cc | 182.9 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 3750 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander had the following gearbox options: CVT, 6 speed Automatic Automatic.