2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Report
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (49) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 7 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Service Brakes | Compare service brakes issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander with 27 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander before buying across this generation. |
Mitsubishi Outlander Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Mitsubishi Outlander years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 55 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 167 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 29 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 231 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 197 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Service Brakes
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Mitsubishi onlyPower Train,Engine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Mitsubishi onlyElectrical System
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Mitsubishi onlyUnknown Or Other
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Mitsubishi onlySeats
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Mitsubishi onlyPower Train
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Mitsubishi onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
Reliability Score
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander receives a reliability score of 7 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Some vehicles have experienced shuddering and difficulty stabilizing at high speeds. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues with the starter assembly and relay have been reported, leading to vehicle stalling and difficulty in operation. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Some vehicles have experienced issues with the adaptive cruise control system. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Trunk Strut A trunk strut failure has been reported, causing the rod to go through the right tail light. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander:
Issues with service brakes have been reported, affecting vehicle stability at high speeds.
Problems with the electrical system, particularly the starter assembly and relay, have been reported.
Issues with the forward collision avoidance system have been reported, affecting safety.
A trunk strut failure has been reported, causing damage to the vehicle.
Recall Details for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander by NHTSA:
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring ...
Consequence: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Consequence: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety syste...
Consequence: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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 pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Consequence: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 7 complaints involved crashes. 4 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and it was difficult to stabilize the steering wheel before the vehicle shut off. The check transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent...
I keep getting the 4wd system service pop up and my vehicle stalls at 40 and jerks a lot.
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.
The electric parking break was stuck and alarm going off. Only used ebrake maybe 5 times in the years I have had my car. This time was I used it while parked on a hill. The ebrake would not disengage properly. Dealer says need a new one, even though the electric parking brake now engages and releases ok, just the alarm won't go off. Then I learned that there was a recall for the 2016 Outlanders fo...
I would that it's too early for my vehicle with 64900 miles already has an oil pan gasket that causes a leak to my vehicle every time I do oil change on time and also that I have a cooler hose of the transmission leaked and for the transmission to be in service every 60000 miles. So I filed a complaint against the manufacturer who is the cause for this model for the same year to have the same prob...
Failure of driver side exterior mirror. 3 years after purchase of vehicle the mirror would no longer move in and out. Dealer replaced with OEM quality mirror July 2021. 2 years later (August 2023)mirror now has the exact same malfunction/defect. Mitsubishi is unable to tell me why the failure happened in the first place or why it has again happened. Mitsubishi refuses to take any action to fully r...
E brake will not disengage.
12/08/22 My breaks malfunctioned prior to impact i could not stop and i rear ended another car the other persons car wasn't nearly as bad as mine ..my outlander however is totaled. even though i was only doing 30. they were replaced in September 2022 as well but the problem had happened a few times before but i didn't know if there was a recall on it until now . and i have also had my engine stall...
I’ve changed the battery at least once or twice within the first 2 years of purchasing the vehicle from the dealer with zero miles on it. Lately (in the past 2 months) I’ve changed the battery at least four times or more. Some expensive batteries as well. In the past 2 months, it’s been giving me problems including stalling on me, slowing down on the highway, sometimes won’t start at all, sometime...
1. Speed control: Our family outlander has had some issues following our purchase, and I was assured that the hesitation when depressing the accelerator was just a product of the CVT transmission. It’s something we have just learned to deal with given the information we were provided with. It has put us in a bad position with countless near misses over the years when needing to merge, and the anno...
Trunk strut exploded while closing the trunk, rod went through the right tail light.
I am the owner of a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. On February 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM, my wife and I were driving home along the 405 freeway northbound from our son’s house. All of a sudden, we heard a loud bang and shattered glass entered the vehicle from overhead. The majority of the sunroof glass spontaneously flew off with only remnants of shattered glass entering the vehicle. Upon later inspecti...
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THE 2017 HAS THE SAME CVT TRANSMISSION AS THE RECALLED 2015 AND 2016 MODELS. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 4 YEARS AND ITS NOW HESITATING ON ACCELERATION - A CLASSIC SIGN OF CVT FAILURE. MITSUBISHI MECHANIC ADVISES ME TO PAY 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE THIS AS ITS OUT OF WARRANTY (124K MILES) I CONTEND THAT THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AS THE PRIOR YEARS MODELS ARE.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. THEY WERE WORKING ONLY ON HIGH AND NOW HAVE QUIT WORKING ENTIRELY. THE WIPER ARMS ARE STRIPPED.
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE TRAVELLING WITH MY FAMILY WITHIN LESS THAN A YEAR OF OWNING THE NEW CAR (2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE, A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP, TO REPLACE THE BULBS WHICH AGAIN WENT OUT WITHIN 7 MONTHS. NEXT, THE BULBS WERE REPLACED AT THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP ONLY TO LOSE THEM AGAIN ON VEHICLE STARTUP 12 - 13 MONT...
DRIVER SEAT MOVE TO MUCH COMPLETE BRING CAR BACK TO DEALER SAY NOTHING CAN'T DO FOR ME THIS HAPPENS FROM THE DAY I BY THE CAR .I NEED HELP WHIT THIS PROBLEM & I CALL MITSUBISHI OF NORTH AMERICA TOLL ME SEAT IS NO PART OF SAFETY IN THE CAR
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A SLOWER ENTRANCE SPEED TO A HIGHWAY AND AFTER GETTING UP TO SPEED THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO REV AT HIGHER RPM UNTIL I AM OFF THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY. THEN AFTER REAPPLYING THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SHIFT DOWN. NO MATTER HOW LIGHT OR STEADY THE THROTTLE, EVEN BARELY TOUCHING THROTTLE AT ALL, IT SEEMS TO STAY IN "PASSING GEAR". THIS HAS THE CVT TRANMISSION...
I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE JUNE 2019. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR A MAJOR LEAK WITH A CRAZY RATTLE NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE AC ON. EVENTUALLY THEY REPLACED THE AC ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, IT STILL MAKES THE RATTLING NOISE FROM THE AREA THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2017. TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT.
THE VEHICLE WON'T START. BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING, I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH A CHARGER EACH TIME. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL THAT CONTINUOUSLY IS DRYING THE BATTERY. HAD IT CHECKED A YEAR AGO WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME I COULD OPT TO HAVE THEM INSTALL IN A TRICKLE CHARGER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, OF COURSE AT MY EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 8,000 MILES P...
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
Has the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
The 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 49 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 7 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER involve service brakes (6 complaints), power train,engine (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, seats, power train.
How many crash reports does the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are 7 crash reports associated with the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER out of 49 total complaints (14.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER is acceptable with caveats. It has 49 complaints, 5 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER are: 1. SERVICE BRAKES (6 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (4 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3 complaints), 5. SEATS (3 complaints). SERVICE BRAKES is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Be cautious of potential issues with service brakes and the electrical system, especially the starter assembly and relay, which have been reported in some vehicles. The 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 49 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
The 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER receives a reliability score of 7/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 49 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 7 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
Known issues with the 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER include: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Trunk Strut. These are based on patterns found across 49 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes, recalls have been issued for service brakes, electrical system components, and forward collision avoidance systems.
What are the common issues with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Common issues include service brake shuddering, electrical system failures, and forward collision avoidance system malfunctions.
Is the CVT transmission prone to issues in the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Yes, the CVT transmission has been reported to have issues, particularly at higher mileages.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential issues with service brakes and the electrical system, especially the starter assembly and relay, which have been reported in some vehicles.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The data includes 49 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 7 reported crashes, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16