The Lemon IndexAll carsMitsubishiOutlander2017
201620183rd generation
About average · most complaints: brakes
34 owner complaints, first 3 years 23–27 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 11,000 and 38,000 miles (18,000–61,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 34 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V252000 (body structure), 25V507000 (body structure) and 20V403000 (seat belts) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Mitsubishi sent dealers 139 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mitsubishi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 34 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 11K to 38K miles (18K to 61K km) on the car (25 of all 34 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Emergency break stuck and alarm sounding. First time ebrake was ever used. Vehicles ebrake was set while parked on a hill. Will not disengage properly.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander owner · NHTSA complaint 11318252
More owner reports
From time to time the brakes don't want to work right if you have to press them kinda hard they just make you keep going like you are sliding
NHTSA complaint 11130958
When driving and coming to a stop the vehicle jerked and I pressed on the brakes vehicle rear ended vehicle infront of me. Sensor did not go off and vehicle was at fault
NHTSA complaint 11280723
Problems Mitsubishi told dealers about
Mitsubishi sent dealers 139 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases…
- This is a technical information notice (tin) that was sent to dealers regarding certain 2017…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 6
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
- Body structure · recall issued 2025
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the li.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2020
The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down.
Show all 6 recalls
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued 2018 Plug-in hybrid only
The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stabili…
- Electrical · recall issued 2018
Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
- Electrical · recall issued 2017
These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Mitsubishi Outlander recall, all years · All Mitsubishi recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,200–$3,250 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The Mitsubishi Outlander year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (26%), airbags (21%) and electrical (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
6 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
23 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 11,000 and 38,000 miles (18,000–61,000 km) (the middle half of the 25 complaints, of all 34 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2017 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander cost in fuel a year?
About $2,200 to $3,250 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Mitsubishi Outlander year is better than the 2017?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works