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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

30/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,870miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,870 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 107 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 30 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Has been happening for a few days now I try to start the car and it seems as it will fail me soon. I went to a mechanic and they told me it's a problem with the ignition or starter. It's a new car bought it brand new in 2017. I believe they should also recall the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Also seat belts don't lock .”

NHTSA complaint #11166296, filed 2019-01, 53,000 miles

Air bags: “I was traveling on a city street. A vehicle pulled out in front of me. I hit them. I was going approximately 35 MPH. My car has been totaled. The airbag did not deploy. I have contacted Mitsubishi motors and they gave me this contact information.”

NHTSA complaint #11413535, filed 2021-04, 34,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's CVT transmission hesitant while accelerating from a stop then it surges with power and the RPM fluctuates up and down continuously. When given gas the vehicle sometimes does not accelerate. This vehicle was not always like this. I recorded multiple video showing the RPM fluctuates constantly even in cruise control. I took it to local Mitsubishi dealership and they kept the vehicle for a day to log the data as they drove it around only to be told there is nothing wrong with it”

NHTSA complaint #11055796, filed 2017-12, 10,000 miles

Engine: “My greatest concern is the engine stalling while driving, new battery draining so quickly , the vehicle shaking while idle then shuts off. I cannot understand how my vehicle was not added to the engine stall recall even with these problems replicating what Mitsubishi identifies in there past recalls. This is very dangerous because macanics or diagnostic computers cannot identify problems with the car but after driving it for a good while or maybe a few hours the car could just shut off in the middle of no where in a highway which has already happened to me endangering me and my family. …”

NHTSA complaint #11351016, filed 2020-08, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,500 and 52,000 miles.

20%0–1013%10–2533%25–5020%50–757%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,870 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201820205202220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander Sport · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 16.9% risk
Outlander Sport · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.1% risk

Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cylCVT243027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual232925$2,700
Outlander Sport 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT232825$2,700
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT232926$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT222724$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 107 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 107 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237150427—Too new
20221126,7341427—Not enough data
20211922,0001427—Rising
20202651,000142754 · TypicalRising
20192631,550142546 · TypicalRising
20182150,6942425—Stable
20172733,870042530 · FewerFalling
20162627,850842574 · MoreRising
201518347,0009426100 · MoreFalling
20144159,800642682 · MoreFalling
20134261,0091042744 · TypicalFalling
20121452,9006427—Not enough data
20113083,30210—2712 · FewerRising

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,870 miles and the middle half falls between 14,500 and 52,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.