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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander owner complaints

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, describing incidents dated May 19, 2017 to February 11, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 12 complaints
  • Air Bags 8 complaints
  • Electrical System 8 complaints
  • Engine 8 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 8 complaints
  • Power Train 7 complaints

Of the 51 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 51 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11735516 · Filed

    The CVT transmission went out at 115k and has to be replaced and can not be repaired

  • ODI #11735439 · Filed

    FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of

  • ODI #11723534 · Filed

    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…

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Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture

NHTSA #26V252000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2026 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 108,046 vehicles

Repair completion: 11.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-26-001 · Owners notified June 17, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture

NHTSA #25V507000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut · NHTSA notice

Reported August 7, 2025 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 121,529 vehicles

Repair completion: 23.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-25-002 · Owners notified October 6, 2025

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

Inoperative Right Rear Seat Belt Buckle

NHTSA #20V403000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported July 13, 2020 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 177,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-20-004 · Owners notified September 1, 2020

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

Safety consequence

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Safety Systems may be Disabled When in Use

NHTSA #18V621000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control · NHTSA notice

Reported September 14, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 58,916 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-18-008 · Owners notified October 16, 2018 · Vehicles built August 1, 2016 – April 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.

Safety consequence

If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Prolonged Braking by Collision Avoidance System

NHTSA #18V620000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported September 14, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,166 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-18-007 · Owners notified October 16, 2018 · Vehicles built August 1, 2016 – June 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

Safety consequence

If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Engine may Stall or Overheat

NHTSA #17V609000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice

Reported September 29, 2017 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 132,552 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-17-005 · Owners notified October 24, 2017 · Vehicles built December 5, 2014 – August 24, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Safety consequence

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

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