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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
51
Latest campaign
Apr 20, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Structure2Apr 20, 2026
Electrical system2Sep 14, 2018
Seat belts1Jul 13, 2020
Forward collision avoidance1Sep 14, 2018

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 20, 2026Latest campaign
Apr 20, 202626V252000

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V252000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V252000 · Apr 20, 2026
Aug 7, 202525V507000

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V507000
What's wrong
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.
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
Campaign
NHTSA 25V507000 · Aug 7, 2025
Jul 13, 202020V403000

Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V403000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V403000 · Jul 13, 2020
Sep 14, 201818V621000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V621000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V621000 · Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 201818V620000

Electrical system: software

If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V620000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V620000 · Sep 14, 2018
Sep 29, 201717V609000

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V609000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V609000 · Sep 29, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component51

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
51Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes1224502
Air bags816302
Unknown or other816001
Engine816100
Electrical system816100
Power train714000
Forward collision avoidance36000
Visibility/wiper36000
Visibility36001
Seat belts36101
Exterior lighting36000
Seats36000
Lane departure24000
Vehicle speed control24101
Structure24100

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of”

    Filed 05/04/2026 · ODI 11735439
  • Unknown or other

    “The CVT transmission went out at 115k and has to be replaced and can not be repaired”

    Filed 05/04/2026 · ODI 11735516
  • Power train

    “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 off.”

    Filed 03/11/2026 · ODI 11723534

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recent, 26V252000 (reported April 20, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), seat belts (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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