2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 27 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 182 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
11 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system.
Power train
6 of 27 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-18
Air bags
6 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I was traveling on a city street. A vehicle pulled out in front of me. I hit them. I was going approximately 35 MPH. My car has been totaled. The airbag did not deploy. I have contacted Mitsubishi motors and they gave me this contact information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-23
Also filed under Structure
I was involved in a rare end collision on an icy road. I braked and the car essentially slid directly into an 18 wheeler. The vehicle was in forward motion on a highway doing around or below est 40MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Air bag system malfunction warning
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-10
Engine
5 of 27 total reports mention: engine.
Seat belts
4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 Outlander Sport?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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.