MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:13.509Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 2002: 148 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 80 complaints 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 98 complaints 2009 2010: 51 complaints 2011: 34 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 30 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017 6
1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 2002: 148 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2008 2009: 98 complaints 2010: 51 complaints 2010 2011: 34 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 30 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017 6
1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2002: 148 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2008 2009: 98 complaints 2009 2010: 51 complaints 2010 2011: 34 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 30 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017 6

2017: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19961
20001
2002148
2003199
200480
200524
200637
20072
200891
200998
201051
201134
201219
20135
201416
201523
201630
20176

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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I was in 2 auto accidents within the same vehicle within the last month and the airbags didn't deploy either time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-15

See attached file:

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-13

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.

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Vehicle shudders and surges while driving almost rubber banding. Mechanic showing code for fluid pressure sensor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-02

The transmission has a severe shudder and lack of power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

Visibility/wiper

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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I finally got home to look at my new car and I want car that has no scratches or paint even coming off slightly.... This a hardly thing you can see and my defrost, when is cut on, makes a click/pop noise early in morning...

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-09

Also filed under Structure

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.