CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (12 reports).
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Liftgate Gas Spring Can Corrode and Fall Unexpectedly
The liftgate gas spring cylinders on certain Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may corrode and lose pressure.
Liftgate Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Some Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may have liftgate gas spring cylinders that corrode and lose pressure.
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Come Apart, Leaving Passenger Unrestrained
The second-row center seat belt buckle can interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the rear seat backs are folded down.
Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk
Some Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system with software that can detect pedestrians.
Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash
Some vehicles may have incorrect software in the hydraulic brake control unit.
Faulty relay can stall engine and raise crash risk
A relay in the starter assembly electrical system may be defective.
Most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
The CVT transmission went out at 115k and has to be replaced and can not be repaired
FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of
The contact owns a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and it was difficult to stabilize the steering wheel before the vehicle shut off. The check transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic who was unable to locate a transmission fault. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a Mitsubishi dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
I keep getting the 4wd system service pop up and my vehicle stalls at 40 and jerks a lot.
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander questions
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander: Liftgate Gas Spring Can Corrode and Fall Unexpectedly; Liftgate Can Fall Unexpectedly, Risking Injury; Rear Seat Belt Buckle Can Come Apart, Leaving Passenger Unrestrained; Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk; Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (12), Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.