2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 2 complaints and 36 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the transmission, transfer case, and 4WD system. Problems like rough shifting, delays in shifting, stalling, and jerking are common in the complaints received.
Common Issues- Transmission problems. Complaints include a bad CVT transmission around 81,000 miles causing rough shifting and delays.
- Transfer case malfunction. Delay in shifting and rough shifting linked to issues with the transfer case, impacting drivability.
- 4WD system alerts. Persistent service warnings related to the four-wheel-drive system frequently appear during vehicle operation.
- Vehicle stalling. Reports indicate stalling occurs around 40 mph, often accompanied by jerking motions affecting vehicle control.
The vehicle has 36 recalls addressing multiple systems including the liftgate supports, electrical and software components, seat belts, braking, and collision avoidance features. Recalls affect critical safety and operational parts requiring dealer service for repairs or updates.
Recalls- Liftgate support struts. (NHTSA Recall 25V507000) About 121,529 vehicles have liftgate gas spring cylinders that may corrode and rupture, leading to unexpected liftgate falls and injury risk. The fix replaces both liftgate gas springs free of charge.
- Starter relay defect. (NHTSA Recall 17V609000) Affects 132,552 vehicles, with relays that can cause engine stalls, reduced power, or overheating. The recall addresses safety risks by replacing defective relays at no cost.
- Rear seat belt buckle. (NHTSA Recall 20V403000) 177,000 vehicles have a second-row center seat belt buckle that interferes with the right-side buckle when seats fold down, potentially causing restraint issues and injury risk. Dealers modify the buckle cover and add warning labels.
- Forward Collision Mitigation software. (NHTSA Recall 18V620000) Applies to 9,166 vehicles where the FCM-ECU may apply brakes excessively, increasing rear-end collision risk. Dealers reprogram the ECU with updated software.
- Adaptive cruise control and braking system software. (NHTSA Recall 18V621000) Affects 58,916 vehicles with incorrect software in the Hydraulic Unit ECU, potentially disabling safety functions like automatic emergency braking, ABS, ESC, and Brake Auto Hold, increasing crash risk. The remedy updates the ECU software free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls should consider consulting their state’s lemon law protections. Persistent defects in critical systems may give rise to legal rights under consumer protection laws.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Summary
2017
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
499163
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
121529 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
177000 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
58916 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
9166 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
132552 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
ID: 2122888ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I keep getting the 4wd system service pop up and my vehicle stalls at 40 and jerks a lot.
2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
ID: 2071407POWER TRAIN
Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.