2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

7Complaints
2/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2017 sits among all Lancer years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 3 complaints (43%)
Transmission & drivetrain 2 complaints (29%)
Body & structure 1 complaints (14%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (14%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Federal defect investigations

Electrical overstress EA19001 opened 2019, closed 2024

Led to recall campaign 20V024.

Technical service bulletins

76 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2017 Lancer TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2020peak 2 in 20202026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).

What are the most common 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer problems?

The top reported problems for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer are airbags (3 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (2), and body & structure (1).

Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.