2017 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other Lancer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lancer median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
What Lancer owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Airbag light came on saying there is something wrong with my car. No recalls for this vehicle even though this is a huge safety concern and is by default a problem with how the manufacturer made the vehicle.
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