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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander ES

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander ES is a 166-hp 2.4-liter with a cvt. It starts at $23,495 MSRP.

It makes 166 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The Outlander measures 184.8 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,351 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,495
MSRP with Destination$24,490
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeRegular Unleaded I-4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower166 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionCVT (INVECS-III)
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in
Rear Brake Disc11.9 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7 in
Wheels Rear18 x 7 in
Tires FrontP225/55R18
Tires RearP225/55R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.8 in
Width71.3 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb Weight3,351 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 20, 2026 · 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. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 26V252000

Aug 7, 2025 · 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.

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

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

NHTSA campaign 25V507000

Jul 13, 2020 · 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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 20V403000

Sep 14, 2018 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 18V621000

Sep 14, 2018 · 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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 18V620000

Sep 29, 2017 · 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.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign 17V609000

51 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

Owner Complaints

51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER (7 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes12
Air Bags8
Electrical System8
Engine8
Unknown Or Other8
Power Train7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 4, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“The CVT transmission went out at 115k and has to be replaced and can not be repaired”
May 4, 2026 · Air Bags, Lane Departure, Forward Collision Avoidance
“FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of”
Mar 11, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“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…”
Aug 23, 2025 · Electrical System
“I keep getting the 4wd system service pop up and my vehicle stalls at 40 and jerks a lot.”
Mar 6, 2025 · Power Train
“Cvt transmission bad at 81,000 miles as well as the transfer case causing delay in shifting and rough shifting.”

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 OUTLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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