2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
73
Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
126.0
Severity index
Severity index 126.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks 20 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 85% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 24.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 19.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 17.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 16.4% |
| ENGINE | 12 | 16.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 11.0% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 6.8% |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 18 of 73 complaints (24.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.