MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:18.765Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Lancer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 1 complaints 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 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
2017: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
20001
2002148
2003199
200480
200524
200637
20072
200891
200998
201051
201134
201219
20135
201416
201523
201629
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, 20230615

SEE ATTACHED FILE:

NHTSA ODI report, 20260213

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, 20240502

The transmission has a severe shudder and lack of power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240111

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, 20200409

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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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, 20200409

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2002 ● 2009

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.