Is the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER reliable?

The 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER has 81 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: BRAKES problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

Top problems: BRAKES (12 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (8 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (8 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT. Contact any Mitsubishi dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

The 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER gets 27 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1778. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER is approximately $1,652/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER has 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 62. The most common issue is brakes problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 mitsubishi outlander. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated to 90 mph without warning. the contact depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, but the brake pedal failed. to avoid crashing into a motorcycle, the contact had to swerve to the l. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year.

11 crash reports 7 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BRAKES

12 complaints

15%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE TO THE L
• 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BRAKES AND DEALERS REFUSAL TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *JS
• EMERGENCY BRAKE AND "AUTO HOLD" FAIL. I WAS AT STOP LIGHT AND HAD THE AUTO HOLD ACTIVATED. I HAD BEEN AT THE STOP BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS BEFORE A BUNCH OF WARNING LIGHTS CAME UP AND THE DASH STATED EMERGENCY BRAKE FAULT, AUTO HOLD UNAVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWAR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE TO THE L”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Based on 45 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 34K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 27K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 77K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

Later than typicalmedian 37K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (6)

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY13/07/2020

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,778

Per month

$148

Per mile

14.8¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,652

Full coverage / month

$138

Liability only / year

$600

vs US avg

-1%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1652

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

10 year powertrain not transferable

These are the terms for a new Mitsubishi. If you're buying a used 2017 OUTLANDER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mitsubishi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 81 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE TO THE L
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I BOUGHT MY WIFE A NEW 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY ON 1/24/2017. THE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 5K MLS ON IT. RECENTLY ON 9/5/17 THE CAR STARTED TO ACT WEIRD. FROM A STOP TO GO THE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE NORMAL. IT HAS A SLOW GET UP TO CATCH SPEED. IT DRIVES LIKE 10MPH FOR A WILE AND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY CRUMBLED AND SHATTERED ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME IN MY DRIVEWAY. WE WERE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AS USUAL IN THE MORNING TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY. THE DOOR WAS NOT SLAMMED, THERE WERE NO VISIBLE CRACKS, SCRATCHES, OR CHIPS ON THE GLASS. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION MITSUBISHI AT (281) 766-7260 (LOCATED AT 7200 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77017) WHERE AN APPOINTM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Mitsubishi dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)