The service and repair manual for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander — 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · GT Sport Utility 4-Door · ES Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Other 2012 Outlander variants | Outlander Sport → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 34 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Outlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 360
- General Information 2,654
- Accessories & Equipment 3,242
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 702
- Body & Frame 1,132
- Maintenance 175
- Brakes 953
- Restraints 665
- Drivelines & Axles 162
- Steering 168
- Electrical 1,293
- Suspension 226
- Engine Mechanical 2,321
- Transmission 525
- Engine Performance 3,774
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Outlander
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 16V791000Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 16V458000A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk o.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 17V461000Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Structure — frame and members · 20V279000A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 34 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Outlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Outlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Outlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, GT Sport Utility 4-Door, ES Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2012 Outlander problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Outlander, covering visibility, suspension, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2012 Outlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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