2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 10th worst out of 20 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, cited in 13 of 51 complaints, with 6 recalls including a relay defect and forward-collision software issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #10 of 20 Outlander years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 51
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes13 (25%)
- Electrical System10 (20%)
- Engine10 (20%)
- Airbags8 (16%)
- Other8 (16%)
- Structure & Body7 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe brakes that fail to respond or feel intermittent, sometimes leading to rear-end crashes at low speeds.
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration paired with a non-responsive brake pedal.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during frontal crashes, including one caused by swerving to avoid a deer.
- The driver seat has been described as rocking forward and back during acceleration, braking, and over bumps, even after replacement.
- One owner reported windshield wipers stopping completely while driving in rain.
- A recall repair for a latch/lock issue was reported as delayed due to parts unavailability.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Structure & Body108,046 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: 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 June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
- NHTSA 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Structure & Body121,529 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
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 cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: 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
- NHTSA 20V403000Jul 13, 2020Seat Belts177,000 vehicles
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Outlander a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th worst among 20 model years. Brakes, electrical system, and engine are the most-reported problem areas.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Outlander?
- Brakes are the top complaint area, accounting for 13 of 51 complaints (25%) and 5 of the year's 7 reported crashes, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles reported for the vehicle overall.
- Does the 2017 Outlander have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns tied to the 2017 model year, covering defective electrical relays, forward collision mitigation software, seat belt buckle interference, and liftgate gas springs.
- How does the 2017 Outlander compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's Complaint Index of 53 is worse than the Best-rated 2012 (index 5) but better than Avoid-rated years like 2016 (95) and 2022 (100).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Outlander?
- EPA rates the 2017 Outlander at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.