This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Mitsubishi Outlander brakes problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
2crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 8 brakes complaints filed for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Mitsubishi Outlander in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases where the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) function has not been used in a long time and the brake pads are worn down; when the EPB is operated it may take increased amounts of time to function and exceed the threshold value. As a result, the warning light will illuminate and EPB may become inoperative.* *This phenomenon does not effect the normal brakes.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-35-002, issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose section, and to remove Outlander PHEV from the Affected Vehicles.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to how to fix a condition of a metallic knocking sound coming from the rear brakes. Affected vehicles experience this condition when the brake is applied while driving at low speeds, or on driving on uneven roads. Dealers are instructed to replace the rear brake pad clips (upper and lower) with new parts on affected vehicles, and to apply grease between the brake pad and caliper support.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. This notice provides instructions for addressing customer concerns of the brake warning light coming on due to low brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir and brake fluid is found on the front of the brake booster.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
12/08/22 My breaks malfunctioned prior to impact i could not stop and i rear ended another car the other persons car wasn't nearly as bad as mine ..my outlander however is totaled. even though i was only doing 30. they were replaced in September 2022 as well but the problem had happened a few times before but i didn't know if there was a recall on it until now . and i have also had my engine…
The electric parking break was stuck and alarm going off. Only used ebrake maybe 5 times in the years I have had my car. This time was I used it while parked on a hill. The ebrake would not disengage properly. Dealer says need a new one, even though the electric parking brake now engages and releases ok, just the alarm won't go off. Then I learned that there was a recall for the 2016 Outlanders…
From time to time the brakes don't want to work right if you have to press them kinda hard they just make you keep going like you are sliding
Emergency brake and "auto hold" fail. I was at stop light and had the auto hold activated. I had been at the stop behind another vehicle for about 45 seconds before a bunch of warning lights came up and the dash stated emergency brake fault, auto hold unavailable and the vehicle began to roll forward. I was able to stop the vehicle safely. I turned the vehicle off then back on and the faults were…
Had brakes trouble with your 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 31,250 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Mitsubishi/Outlander.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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