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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 6 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, describing incidents dated April 9, 2020 to February 25, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 3 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11717949 · Filed

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  • ODI #11586522 · Filed

    Vehicle shudders and surges while driving almost rubber banding. Mechanic showing code for fluid pressure sensor. Call to local Mitsubishi dealer said transmission needs to be replaced and since we are 2nd owners the 100k mile powertrain warranty doesn’t apply. This vehicle has 81k miles and it’s…

  • ODI #11564775 · Filed

    The transmission has a severe shudder and lack of power. The malfunction occurs frequently and most recently has occurred while making a left turn in an intersection when the vehicle suddenly stumbled in the middle of the intersection with oncoming traffic nearing. The problem has been confirmed by…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mitsubishi Lancer model years

Check your 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mitsubishi Lancer at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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