Most common 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Share of the 27 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints by model year
Best Outlander Sport years: 2012, 2022, 2023. Years to avoid: 2015. Compare all years →
What 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owners say
Electrical system
Each door latch on our car has had to be replaced, all at separate times since we bought the car in 2017. The door latches will not lock/unlock with the fob or driver panel. It causes a safety issue with the door. It could come open (from failure to latch) while driving and people can fall out. It does not lock/unlock when you lock the car from the driver panel or fob and people can just open your door and enter it. Which has happened to us. The only way to lock/unlock it is from the inside from that door, since the fob, driver panel do not work, but then you have to scoot across the seat and come out the other side of the car to get out of the car, and then you still can't unlock it unless you scoot back over and unlock that door since there is only 1 door with a key entrance, the driver door. It's not been a recall on this specific year (2017) but it has been for 2016. …
This 2017 outlander has had issues with the tire rod multiple times. It needed to be fixed approx every three months and the tires needed constant changing as well. This vehicle had a timing chain issue which left me stranded in the middle of the high way. the power stopped, the car started to jerk back and forth and it would power off. We had to get this car towed to three seperate mechanics as no one would work on a mitsubishi and I was told it was the timing chain with possible engine damage. Prio to all of this happening the radio and electrical system would freeze or automatically turn off and on, it never resolved and blue tooth was rarely able to be used.
Transmission & drivetrain
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 by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Yes, warning lamps or messages were displayed prior to the failure about 7-14 days prior. …
I've had my routine maintenance done on this vehicle since I financed it back in June of 2019 which was at 47K miles. There was no issues, I had my last maintenance done in October at 70K miles. My transmission showed no signs of going out , there's no leakage of any sort. It just decided Saturday, January 2 of 2021 that it was just going to go out. I took it to the dealership January 5th, and he told me it'll be $7035.09 to replace. I feel as though there should be a recall on this transmission just like the recalls for the 2016 models. The dash just now says transmission service required. It was so sudden! I was at 35mph and the car began to shudder upon acceleration while driving Saturday. So, I had to drive at least 10miles back home at 20mph, because I wasn't sure of what the issue was at that moment. …
Air bags
My 17-year old son was stopped at a stop sign. He waited until any oncoming cars had passed before he started to move out of the stop. He turned right out of the stop and onto the cross street. After only a few feet, my son notice the front of the vehicle was angled toward the curb & he tried to pull the wheel out of the angle and stepped on the brakes. The steering wheel would not turn AT ALL & the brakes didn't do anything. My son stepped on the brake pedal two more times and the vehicle DID NOT slow down or respond to this. The car went into the front steps of our local Police Station. Because he had about 40 feet from stop sign to impact, we estimate he had about 2 seconds to respond to this situation & could not have exceeded 10-15mph in that time. Upon impact, the air bag did not deploy. There was minimal property damage to the building, but the car was totaled. …
I was involved in a rare end collision on an icy road. I braked and the car essentially slid directly into an 18 wheeler. The vehicle was in forward motion on a highway doing around or below est 40mph. Upon impact the airbags failed to deploy despite the extensive damage seen. Injuries were minor cuts and bruises and whiplash. Seat belts definitely did their job since the airbags failed to do its job.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 24 / 30 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD | 23 / 29 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23 / 29 / 25 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 23 / 28 / 25 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | CVT | 4WD | 22 / 27 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good car?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Outlander Sport rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Outlander Sport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The electrical system — 11 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (6) and air bags (6).
How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2022 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.