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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport sits mid-pack among Outlander Sport years: 47 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 36, with no recalls and no defect investigations.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

47

NHTSA complaints

0

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2017 compare to other Outlander Sport years?

Outlander Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted279 complaints2011: 47 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 59 complaints2014: 58 complaints2015: 279 complaints2016: 42 complaints2017: 47 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 42 complaints2020: 34 complaints2021: 28 complaints2022: 21 complaints2023: 15 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Outlander Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1328%
Airbags613%
Transmission613%
Engine511%
Seat Belts49%
Visibility & Wipers24%
Brakes24%
Fuel System24%
Other24%
Steering12%
Body & Structure12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Speed Control12%
Seats12%

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

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.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 5, 2019

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. UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DESPITE THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SEEN. INJURIES WERE MINOR…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 5, 2018 · crash

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.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 29, 2022

THE 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT'S CVT TRANSMISSION HESITANT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THEN IT SURGES WITH POWER AND THE RPM FLUCTUATES UP AND DOWN CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN GIVEN GAS THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ALWAYS LIKE THIS. I RECORDED MULTIPLE VIDEO…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 20, 2017

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.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · January 5, 2019

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — common questions

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?

It is close to typical for the Outlander Sport: 47 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2017 Outlander Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (13 complaints), transmission (6 complaints), airbags (6 complaints).

Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have recalls?

No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Outlander Sport years to avoid are 2015, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Outlander Sport years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.