2017 Mitsubishi Lancer: common problems and reliability
The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability concerns — uses jatco cvt shared with other brands; long-term reliability questioned, though some owners report high mileage (280,000+ km) without fluid changes. fluid changes are critical. frequency: recurrent.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
6
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
air bags
3
power train
2
structure
1
visibility/wiper
1
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided between the standard Lancer models and the high-performance Evolution variants. For standard Lancers (ES, GTS, Aspire, etc.), owner feedback is generally positive regarding reliability, practicality, and low-cost ownership. These m
CVT transmission reliability concerns — uses JATCO CVT shared with other brands; long-term reliability questioned, though some owners report high mileage (280,000+ km) without fluid changes. Fluid changes are critical. Frequency: recurrent.
Electrical gremlins — issues include non-responsive accelerator pedal (2013 model), headlights staying on permanently (2008 model), and complete electrical system failures (radio, wipers, HVAC) with flickering lights. Frequency: isolated.
Rough idle on cold start — reported on a 2009 2.4L model; not resolved by air filter or oxygen sensor replacement. Frequency: isolated.
Peeling clear coat / paint quality — noted as a common issue to look for when inspecting used examples. Frequency: recurrent.
ABS control module failure — cited as a very common issue requiring expensive replacement (~$2800 USD) with parts often on backorder. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Lancer.
Typical used price
Used Lancer listings typically run $6,543–$9,497 across 2007 to 2017 model years.