2017 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has 124 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability concerns — widespread anxiety about long-term durability, particularly in non-hybrid 4-cylinder models, though specific failure reports are less frequent than the concern. owners stress the necessity of regular fluid changes. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

124
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
18
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
26
service brakes
26
air bags
21
engine
20
power train
19

Recalls affecting the 2017 Outlander

seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly

Campaign 20V403000

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 …

forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Campaign 18V621000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross ve…

electrical system:software

Campaign 18V620000

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) sy…

electrical system:starter assembly:relay

Campaign 17V609000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its strong value proposition, driven by aggressive pricing, significant dealer discounts, a compelling 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and attractive financing

  • CVT transmission reliability concerns — widespread anxiety about long-term durability, particularly in non-hybrid 4-cylinder models, though specific failure reports are less frequent than the concern. Owners stress the necessity of regular fluid changes. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Underpowered 4-cylinder engine — described as sluggish, barely adequate, and struggling with merging/passing, especially in pre-2021 models. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Interior material quality and dated design — use of hard plastics, lack of refinement, and an overall feeling of being outdated compared to segment rivals, particularly in pre-2021 models. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Software and app connectivity problems — the Mitsubishi app is reported to be unreliable, failing to start the vehicle remotely; remote start is a paid subscription feature after an initial trial, which was a point of frustration for some buyers. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Early-build quality and minor failures — isolated reports on newer models (2023-2025) include premature rear brake wear, failing power liftgates, emblems falling off, broken cruise control buttons, and weak batteries in cold weather. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Outlander.

Typical used price

Used Outlander listings typically run $27,675–$34,020 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

Other Outlander model years

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