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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20180108
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, 20171227
16% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH16% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 17V609000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V620000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V621000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V403000 — check if this car was fixed
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 SR-25-002
Campaign 25V507000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 26V252000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V609000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V620000 (electrical system, forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V621000 (electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), forward collision avoidance, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V403000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V507000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V252000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.