2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 27 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 8th worst of 15 model years with a Caution verdict. No recalls are on file for this year. Electrical System issues are the top problem area at 41% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #8 of 15 Outlander Sport years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 27
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (41%)
- Airbags6 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (22%)
- Engine5 (19%)
- Brakes4 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (7%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, including one impact around 40 mph and another around 35 mph.
- Steering wheel became difficult to control while turning at low speed, with the vehicle pulling toward a curb.
- CVT transmission hesitates when accelerating from a stop, then surges with fluctuating RPM even under cruise control.
- Rear seat belts failed to latch for passengers over 125 pounds, and some seat belts did not lock properly.
- Push-button start sometimes fails to engage, and the ignition or starter was flagged as a possible cause.
- Airbag service warning light illuminated unexpectedly with no clear trigger.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Outlander Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
- NHTSA lists 27 complaints for the 2017 model year and a complaint index of 50, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Outlander Sport years. It ranks 8th worst out of 15 model years tracked.
- Does the 2017 Outlander Sport have any recalls?
- No, NHTSA shows zero recalls filed for the 2017 Outlander Sport.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2017 Outlander Sport?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 11 reports, 41% of all complaints for this year, with a median mileage at failure of 52,000.
- How does the 2017 model compare to other Outlander Sport years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 50 is lower than 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2019, all rated Avoid, but higher than 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which rate Caution, Good, or Best.
- Were there any airbag problems in the 2017 Outlander Sport?
- Yes, airbags account for 6 complaints (22% share) and 4 crashes, including reports of airbags failing to deploy during collisions.