repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
NewRisk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
2017 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-507 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
3Visibility/wiper
3Exterior lighting
3Forward collision avoidance
3Seat belts
189 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 5 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 3 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 18 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Risk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking.
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repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Starter assembly: relay
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Outlander 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 Outlander median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Outlander owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The electric parking break was stuck and alarm going off. Only used ebrake maybe 5 times in the years I have had my car. This time was I used it while parked on a hill. The ebrake would not disengage properly. Dealer says need a new one, even though the electric parking brake now engages and…
12/08/22 My breaks malfunctioned prior to impact i could not stop and i rear ended another car the other persons car wasn't nearly as bad as mine..my outlander however is totaled. even though i was only doing 30. they were replaced in September 2022 as well but the problem had happened a few times…
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.
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