2017 Mitsubishi Outlander: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 49 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 8 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 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. 8 trims analysed.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.4% 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 has 49 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Outlander
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 49
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 6
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 26
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 24 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 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
Most Common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Engine Problems, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, engine, and electrical components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, engine, and electrical components.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
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
Complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander are concentrated in the brake system, with 12 reports, followed by engine and electrical issues. Crash-related complaints total 7, and there are 6 recalls. The data suggests potential concerns with braking performance and other key systems.
- Brake system complaints are the most frequent, with 12 reports.
- Engine and electrical faults each have 8 complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain and airbag malfunctions each account for 7 complaints.
- Brake System
- Engine Problems
- Electrical Faults
All 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 12 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and it was difficult to stabilize the steering wheel before the vehicle shut off. The check transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the res…
I keep getting the 4wd system service pop up and my vehicle stalls at 40 and jerks a lot.
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Trunk strut exploded while closing the trunk, rod went through the right tail light.
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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THE 2017 HAS THE SAME CVT TRANSMISSION AS THE RECALLED 2015 AND 2016 MODELS. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 4 YEARS AND ITS NOW HESITATING ON ACCELERATION - A CLASSIC SIGN OF CVT FAILURE. MITSUBISHI MECHANIC ADVISES ME TO PAY 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE THIS AS ITS OUT OF WARRANTY (1…
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. THEY WERE WORKING ONLY ON HIGH AND NOW HAVE QUIT WORKING ENTIRELY. THE WIPER ARMS ARE STRIPPED.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY WITHIN LESS THAN A YEAR OF OWNING THE NEW CAR (2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP, TO REPLACE THE BULBS WHICH AGAIN WENT OUT WITHIN 7 MO…
DRIVER SEAT MOVE TO MUCH COMPLETE BRING CAR BACK TO DEALER SAY NOTHING CAN'T DO FOR ME THIS HAPPENS FROM THE DAY I BY THE CAR .I NEED HELP WHIT THIS PROBLEM & I CALL MITSUBISHI OF NORTH AMERICA TOLL ME SEAT IS NO PART OF SAFETY IN THE CAR
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A SLOWER ENTRANCE SPEED TO A HIGHWAY AND AFTER GETTING UP TO SPEED THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO REV AT HIGHER RPM UNTIL I AM OFF THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY. THEN AFTER REAPPLYING THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SHIFT DOWN. NO MATTER HOW LIGHT OR STEA…
I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE JUNE 2019. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR A MAJOR LEAK WITH A CRAZY RATTLE NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE AC ON. EVENTUALLY THEY REPLACED THE AC ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, IT STILL MAKES THE RATTLING NOISE FROM THE AR…
THE VEHICLE WON'T START. BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING, I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH A CHARGER EACH TIME. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL THAT CONTINUOUSLY IS DRYING THE BATTERY. HAD IT CHECKED A YEAR AGO WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME I COULD OPT TO HAVE …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 49 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 6 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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?▾
#1: Brake System (12 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (8 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 49 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?▾
Yes. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. A major recall area is SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 6 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?▾
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System 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 VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.