2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

Most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	11
Power Train	6
Air Bags	6
Engine	5
Seat Belts	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Visibility/Wiper	2
Service Brakes	2

What owners report

2026-05-08, Electrical System
While driving, the vehicle will randomly shut off and lose all power. If I jump the car, it starts up and runs fine for a while. Also, there have been several incidents when I park the car, and it immediately loses all power and needs to be jumped. I have had the battery, alternaor and starter checked, and all are working fine per the mechanic. There have also been instances when we are pushing on the gas pedal, but the car appears to be losing power, and we have to pull over to the side of the road, wait a few minutes, and then the vehicle will start and run fine.

2025-06-03, Unknown Or Other
My vehicle kept going into "limp mode" so I took it to the shop and they basically said $9,000 to replace. It's a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which I purchased from Carvana just over a year ago. After reading up on my vehicle, I found there were recalls on the CVT transmission the previous years because of the same exact issues. It's very unsafe because on more than one occasion, I pulled out of a parking lot and, drove for about a half a mile and then suddenly, my car loses power and starts to slow down in traffic. Now the expense to replace is just about what I owe on the vehicle. When I look online, there's many customers who have gone though the same thing. Now I have a car payment f

2025-01-18, Power Train
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) system failed. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The failure caused the vehicle to lose acceleration, delay response to the gas pedal, and jerk while driving. These issues made it unsafe to drive, as the car could not maintain a consistent speed, risking accidents, especially in traffic or during merging. Yes, the issue was confirmed by the dealer, Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi North Huntingdon, after inspection. They verified the problem and provided diagnostic codes indicating internal transmission failure (P0776, P0868, P0446). 01-16-25 The vehicle was inspected by the dealership’s service department. It has not been inspected

2024-10-10, Air Bags
Air bag system malfunction warning

2023-05-25, Air Bags
None of the air bags went off and i hit two trees going 45mph.

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport questions

Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Power Train (6), Air Bags (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has been fixed?

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