2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport maintenance schedule

The 2019 Outlander Sport is part of the GA generation (2011-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 Outlander Sport needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Mitsubishi's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Shorter interval required for severe duty

7,500 mi / 6 monthsIndependent
Engine air filter15,000 miIndependent
Cabin air filter15,000 miIndependent
Tire rotation

Recommended every service

15,000 miIndependent
Brake fluid30,000 miIndependent
Engine coolant

Replace standard coolant

30,000 miIndependent
Transmission fluid

Replace/Inspect

30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Standard plugs replace; check iridium

30,000 miIndependent
Serpentine belt

Drive belt replacement

90,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Replace differential fluid

60,000 miIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Transmission fluid
DiaQueen CVTF-J4

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (4B11), 148 hp, CVT, FWD/AWD
  • 2.4L 4-cyl (4B12), 168 hp, CVT, FWD/AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2019 Outlander Sport owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Fuel Pump Replacement

high severity

$2,237-$2,317 to fix

Engine stalling/crank no-start

Source: repairpal.com

Stabilizer Bushing Wear

medium severity

$204-$263 to fix

Suspension clunking

Source: repairpal.com

AC System Leak

low severity

$122-$179 to fix

No cold air

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Mitsubishi dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 22V563000

August 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 transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$498

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Outlander Sport model years

Shopping new? The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running an Outlander Sport for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2019 Outlander Sport earns before you buy it.

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