2012 Mitsubishi Outlander ESFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Code Chart

Fig 1: Identifying VIN Number
G07042139Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
VIN CODE CHART

No. Item Content
1 Country J Japan
2 Make A Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
3 Vehicle type 4 Multi-purpose vehicle
4 Others Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Passenger car Restraint System
A 4001-5000 lbs/Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd Seat) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags < VEHICLES FOR USA AND CANADA >
J 5001-6000 lbs/Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd Seat) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags < VEHICLES FOR USA AND CANADA >
L 4001-5000 lbs/Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd Seat) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags < VEHICLES FOR MEXICO >
M 5001-6000 lbs/Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd Seat) and Seat-Mounted Side Airbags < VEHICLES FOR MEXICO >
5 Line S OUTLANDER (FWD)
T OUTLANDER (AWD)
6 Price class 2 Low
3 Medium
4 High
5 Premium
7 Body A 5-door wagon < VEHICLES FOR USA AND CANADA >
1 5-door wagon < VEHICLES FOR MEXICO >
8 Engine W 2.4 L (4B12) MIVEC
X 3.0 L (6B31) MIVEC
9 Check digits(1) 0, 1, 2, 3, ----9, X
10 Model year C 2012 year
11 Plant U Mizushima
12 Serial number 000001 to 999999
(1) Check digit means a single number, or letter X, used to verify the accuracy of transcription of vehicle identification number.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.