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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#8 most-complained of 15 Outlander Sport years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 27 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #8 highest of 15 Outlander Sport model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 41% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25
23 city / 29 hwy

Top 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System11 (41%)
  2. Airbags6 (22%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (22%)
  4. Engine5 (19%)
  5. Brakes4 (15%)
  6. Fuel System2 (7%)
  7. Other2 (7%)
  8. Seat Belts2 (7%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints: complaints filed per month5Dec 2017Sep 2018Sep 2019Dec 2020May 2021Aug 2022May 2023Jun 2025
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to May 2026; peak Jan 2019 (5).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid100182926
2016Good3626825
2017Caution5027025
2018Caution5721225
2019Avoid9326125

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks #8 of 15 among Outlander Sport model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 27 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), airbags (6 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 33,870 miles.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
EPA rates the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.