2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 27 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)2 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)2 complaints
“While driving, the vehicle will randomly shut off and lose all power. If I jump the car, it starts up and runs fine for a while. Also, there have been several incidents when I park the car, and it immediately loses all power and needs to be jumped. I have had the battery, alternaor and starter checked, and all are working fine per the mechanic. There have also been instances when we are pushing on the gas pedal, but the car appears to be losing power, and we have to pull over to the side of the road, wait a few minutes, and then the vehicle will start and run fine.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2026
“This 2017 outlander has had issues with the tire rod multiple times. It needed to be fixed approx every three months and the tires needed constant changing as well. This vehicle had a timing chain issue which left me stranded in the middle of the high way. the power stopped, the car started to jerk back and forth and it would power off. We had to get this car towed to three seperate mechanics as no one would work on a mitsubishi and I was told it was the timing chain with possible engine damage. Prio to all of this happening the radio and electrical system would freeze or automatically turn off and on, it never resolved and blue tooth was rarely able to be used.”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2022
“Transmission failed, needs transmission replaced. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gt 2017 car starts shifts into gear and won't go just revs up. Towed to garage and told needs new transmission.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2022
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“Used my e brake and now my rear is grinding. My car just hit 30,000 miles. I've put 12,000 on it. Brakes work fine. Only happened after I used e brake”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2022
“The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the front windshield wipers were inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · May 2021
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2021
“The passenger map light does not turn on when the door is open and will turn on all on it's own. The vehicle was in motion.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2020
“When accelerating or braking on any roads or conditions the driver seat will rock back and forth. This has been happening since I purchased the vehicle 5/22/2020. *tr”Owner report · Seats · May 2020
“The vehicle sounds really loud when it runs. When I press the accelerator it sounds like it is in 4wd. It is not getting enough force.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2019
“Has been happening for a few days now I try to start the car and it seems as it will fail me soon. I went to a mechanic and they told me it's a problem with the ignition or starter. It's a new car bought it brand new in 2017. I believe they should also recall the 2017 mitsubishi outlander sport. Also seat belts don't lock .”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.