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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan CVT

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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer – front Unverified
Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the eighth generation (CY, 2008–2017); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer (CF MY16) ES Sport sedan (2016-11-13) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – left side view by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer side+rear by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – rear seats by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan CVT is a 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,795 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,795
MSRP with Destination$19,690
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower148 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder w/ VVT
Bore and Stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in)
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume12.3 ft³

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi LANCER.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi LANCER

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi LANCER (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Power Train2
Structure1
Visibility/Wiper1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 13, 2026 · Air Bags
“SEE ATTACHED FILE:”
May 2, 2024 · Power Train
“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…”
Jan 11, 2024 · Power Train
“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…”
Jun 15, 2023 · Air Bags Crash
“I was in 2 auto accidents within the same vehicle within the last month and the airbags didn't deploy either time.”
Aug 31, 2021 · Air Bags
“Airbag light came on saying there is something wrong with my car. No recalls for this vehicle even though this is a huge safety concern and is by default a problem with how the manufacturer made the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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