2017 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (12), Air Bags (8), Unknown Or Other (8).

Key takeaways

  • 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Service Brakes1224%
Air Bags816%
Unknown Or Other816%
Engine816%
Electrical System816%
Power Train714%
Forward Collision Avoidance36%
Visibility/Wiper36%
Visibility36%
Seat Belts36%
Exterior Lighting36%
Seats36%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Air Bags,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-05-04

FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-04

The CVT transmission went out at 115k and has to be replaced and can not be repaired

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-03-11

The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and it was difficult to stabilize the steering wheel before the vehicle shut off. The check transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted, ...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.