2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems
Used MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 73 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 73 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
19.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
19.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 73 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Outlander Sport
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 73
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 23 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Brake System
Airbag Malfunctions
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Brake System, Airbag Malfunctions. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
This MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT has 73 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. 11 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later.
- 73 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- 11 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 14 | 6 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 13 | 7 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
While driving, the vehicle will randomly shut off and lose all power. If I jump the car, it starts up and runs fine for a while. Also, there have been several incidents when I park the car, and it immediately loses all power and needs to be jumped. I have had the battery, alte…
My vehicle kept going into "limp mode" so I took it to the shop and they basically said $9,000 to replace. It's a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which I purchased from Carvana just over a year ago. After reading up on my vehicle, I found there were recalls on the CVT transmissio…
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) system failed. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The failure caused the vehicle to lose acceleration, delay response to the gas pedal, and jerk while driving. These issues made it unsafe to drive, as the car could …
The electric parking break was stuck and alarm going off. Only used ebrake maybe 5 times in the years I have had my car. This time was I used it while parked on a hill. The ebrake would not disengage properly. Dealer says need a new one, even though the electric parking brake now…
Air bag system malfunction warning
I would that it's too early for my vehicle with 64900 miles already has an oil pan gasket that causes a leak to my vehicle every time I do oil change on time and also that I have a cooler hose of the transmission leaked and for the transmission to be in service every 60000 miles.…
Failure of driver side exterior mirror. 3 years after purchase of vehicle the mirror would no longer move in and out. Dealer replaced with OEM quality mirror July 2021. 2 years later (August 2023)mirror now has the exact same malfunction/defect. Mitsubishi is unable to tell me wh…
E brake will not disengage.
None of the air bags went off and i hit two trees going 45mph.
Transmission had to be replaced. Lighting issue cabin
This 2017 outlander has had issues with the tire rod multiple times. It needed to be fixed approx every three months and the tires needed constant changing as well. This vehicle had a timing chain issue which left me stranded in the middle of the high way. the power stopped, th…
12/08/22 My breaks malfunctioned prior to impact i could not stop and i rear ended another car the other persons car wasn't nearly as bad as mine ..my outlander however is totaled. even though i was only doing 30. they were replaced in September 2022 as well but the problem had h…
I’ve changed the battery at least once or twice within the first 2 years of purchasing the vehicle from the dealer with zero miles on it. Lately (in the past 2 months) I’ve changed the battery at least four times or more. Some expensive batteries as well. In the past 2 months, it…
My 17-year old son was stopped at a stop sign. He waited until any oncoming cars had passed before he started to move out of the stop. He turned right out of the stop and onto the cross street. After only a few feet, my son notice the front of the vehicle was angled toward the cu…
Transmission failed, needs transmission replaced. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gt 2017 car starts shifts into gear and won’t go just revs up. Towed to garage and told needs new transmission.
1. Speed control: Our family outlander has had some issues following our purchase, and I was assured that the hesitation when depressing the accelerator was just a product of the CVT transmission. It’s something we have just learned to deal with given the information we were prov…
Used my e brake and now my rear is grinding. My car just hit 30,000 miles. I’ve put 12,000 on it. Brakes work fine. Only happened after I used e brake
I am the owner of a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. On February 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM, my wife and I were driving home along the 405 freeway northbound from our son’s house. All of a sudden, we heard a loud bang and shattered glass entered the vehicle from overhead. The majority of t…
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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Safety recalls
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 73 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. This MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (18 complaints). #2: Brake System (14 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (13 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 73 total complaints. 6 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?▾
This MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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