2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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3
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
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Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Wipers & Visibility
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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