3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,651 miles

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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport engine problems

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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 062022

Outlander Sport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This 2017 outlander has had issues with the tire rod multiple times. It needed to be fixed approx every three months and the tires needed constant changing as well. This vehicle had a timing chain issue which left me stranded in the middle of the high way. the power stopped, the car started to jerk back and forth and it would power off. We had to get this car towed to three seperate mechanics as no one would work on a mitsubishi and I was told it was the timing chain with possible engine damage. Prio to all of this happening the radio and electrical system would freeze or automatically turn off and on, it never resolved and blue tooth was rarely able to be used.

- Franklin, NH, USA

problem #4

Oct 052020

Outlander Sport

  • 46,255 miles
Vehicle has excessive oil consumption at 45000 miles, engine has sludge accumulation

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 072020

Outlander Sport

  • 130,000 miles
My greatest concern is the engine stalling while driving, new battery draining so quickly, the vehicle shaking while idle then shuts off. I cannot understand how my vehicle was not added to the engine stall recall even with these problems replicating what Mitsubishi identifies in there past recalls. This is very dangerous because macanics or diagnostic computers cannot identify problems with the car but after driving it for a good while or maybe a few hours the car could just shut off in the middle of no where in a highway which has already happened to me endangering me and my family. I write to NHTSA today so that my vehicle as urgently as possible can be included in a investigation for this vehicle to be included in Mitsubishi's recall.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 062017

Outlander Sport

  • 2,000 miles
When I push my brakes it'll go a little bit farther like I'm still pushing my gas

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 202017

Outlander Sport

  • 10,000 miles
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander sport's cvt transmission hesitant while accelerating from a stop then it surges with power and the RPM fluctuates up and down continuously. When given gas the vehicle sometimes does not accelerate. This vehicle was not always like this. I recorded multiple video showing the RPM fluctuates constantly even in cruise control. I took it to local Mitsubishi dealership and they kept the vehicle for a day to log the data as they drove it around only to be told "there is nothing wrong with it"

- Ford City, PA, USA

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