2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
24% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. Consumer writes in regards to defective brakes and dealers refusal to repair vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the failure was intermittent; therefore, the vehicle could not be repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-08
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 90 MPH without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, but the brake pedal failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-27
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine
16% · 8 reportsElectrical system
16% · 8 reportsAir bags
16% · 8 reportsPower train
14% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-10-24Electrical system17V609000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
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2018-10-16Electrical system, forward collision avoidance18V620000 Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects...
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
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2018-10-16Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic18V621000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
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2020-09-01Seat belts20V403000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge.
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2025-10-06Structure25V507000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is…
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2026-06-17Structure26V252000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V609000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V620000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
- Recall 18V621000 · Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V403000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V507000 · Structure
- Recall 26V252000 · Structure
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- Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.