Used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Consumer Reviews
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Underappreciated little SUV
Mitsubishis are vastly underappreciated. They are usually LOADED with features, and they are animals in the snow. I drove a 2004 Galant until it just gave out, and we bought this Outlander Sport. I adore this car. There are really amazing features, like heated seats, that are available in trims below the GT. The panoramic roof is bada**, and it rides and handles curves amazingly. Plus with rain sensing wipers, the FAST key system, it has everything and more. Bonus, because they're so unappreciated, they're also underpriced. **UPDATE** I have been driving this car for close to 7 months now. I still love this little SUV. My husband and I have hauled a ton of stuff, and the 60/40 seat split is super helpful. All in all, a wonderful car!
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fun
I wanted my wife to get the Outlander but , after she drove both the sport and outlander, she liked the look of the sport better. We drove it for a week and were enjoying it but, after a day trip we took, we fell in love with it. You can not go by the professional reviews. Read the one by owners . the wind , road and engine noise was not bad at all. Has good pick up. Great gas mileage. Using hands free phone and text has great sound. I enjoyed it so much, I went back and bought an Outlander for my self. I will say, Mitsubishi could make the seats a little more comfortable ( they are average). I have day running lights but, not auto( LE or SE package). They need to put auto with day running . They need auto dim on rear view mirror on the LE/ SE models. The price is 2000-3000 less then any other brand. Mitsubishi builds a great car for a great price.
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- 2.0 ES 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,8915 mi away
- 2.0 ES 4dr SUVMSRP: $14,79012 mi away
- 2.0 ES 4dr SUVMSRP: $11,998In-stock online
Glad I purchased it
I bought a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport brand new for 16,990.00 . I researched the hell out of it but never test drive one. Edmunds gave it poor reviews but I noticed owners have it great reviews. I test drive toyota rav4 and the new chr and then the outlander sport. I felt the outlander was way better than the toyota and the price was even better. It accelerates just fine for the small engine and the transmission seems great too. Ya it's not a Mercedes or BMW but that was not the prissy kind of vehicle I wanted. I wanted a vehicle to drive. I am not a snow flake and know how to use mirrors to back up. I have a smart phone for navigation and those items were judt an added expense on other vehicles. Bottom line us I am honestly impressed with the handling acceleration and the look . I could afford a BMW or Mercedes but am comfortable in who I am that I don't need a sub like that, the outlander is perfect for me and how I use it. 02/25/18. Still glad I bought this ride. The drive feature let's me choose front wheel drive, all wheel, or 4 wheel drive perfect for MN Winters. I was surprised on the stock tires it came with but do think an upgrade will be better. Put another 4 k miles on. Really line this vehicle. 02-25-19 Update review on my Outlander port, so I have basically had my Outlander for a year and half, I still only have 11,000 on it (have a work vehicle so I don't drive much). I still like it and am glad I purchased it. Planning on a long road trip from MN to Colorado Springs soon and have no concerns, couple of back backs, camping gear and a dog will be no problem. I have hauled some loads in the back over 400 lbs- no problems
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Better than expected
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES had gotten some poor reviews from professionals. Had I read those poor reviews beforehand I wouldn't have bought this vehicle, but so far I'm glad I did. I've had it 2 weeks, but I'm impressed with it. Steering is much better and tighter than reviewers claimed. Quick turn radius. Front seats could use some more support for us with longer legs. The very tall headrests are unnecessary and blocks view looking back but i guess are more for neck protection in an accident. It is a small engine, but since i don't haul any cargo or any other people around often it is fine for me. My daily commute is either 40 mph speed limit or 55 mph on the expressway, so who needs more power than that? not me. The ride at those speeds is good and smooth. Braking is quite good and responsive, as I've found out already. The CVT does take a little bit of time to get used to, as it's much different than my old Oldsmobile transmission, but nothing here to complain about. I LOVE the standard 18" tires on good looking alloy wheels. No cheap plastic rim covers. The stereo interface is a rather plain and lame looking (but perfectly functional), but the USB port and bluetooth works great for my MP3 player. Standard armrest is cool (wish it was a bit larger). Comes with 4 floor mats, which some SUVs charge extra for. The big plus for me is the super warranty. 10 years on powertrain, 5 years roadside assistance, and 7 YEARS FOR RUST!!! Rust warranty is important for me since I live in Chicago and don't have any indoor parking. My previous car completely rusted out at the bottom. So don't let the negative reviews bother you. They should review a vehicle for what it is, not for what it isn't. So far I think I made a good decision to buy this vehicle. But as always, time will tell. I paid $18,563 after taxes, title, fees and rebates applied.
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Base with a manual transmission is the way to go!
Just bought a brand new 2017 Outlander Sport and I must say that it is truly extraordinary when you consider the price of it. Although it is a relatively small car, it being a compact crossover, it feels incredibly solid and planted while driving. The steering feels great, I honestly thought it was a hydraulic because it's so communicative but no, it's just a really well done electric one. And the steering wheel itself ups the entire value of the car, it feels much nicer than others at this price. Seriously, I get more feeling from this Outlander Sport than new Mercedes and BMWs. Also the manual transmission is the way to go. If you don't know how to drive a manual then learn. It's worth it. The clutch throw is short and it engages near the bottom, where you would expect it to. The shifter is a little long but considering it's an SUV it shouldn't be short and notchy like a sports car. Pretty much the manual ups the useable power of this car because it's always right were you want it instead of having to wait for the CVT. I got everything bone stock and am very happy at all of the options is has. One of the things this car gets dinged for by 'expert reviewers' is that it doesn't hold up to all of the little tech features like push button start. Sorry but I just don't really care about things like that. It has a key fab so... yea, I'm good. All in all, do some research in a 200 mile radius from where you live and find a great deal. Drove 5 hours away to a different state but got 5k off sticker price. Very worth it.
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Actually bought it instead of the Subaru Crosstrek
The visibility for the driver is great. I backed out of the Crosstrek because it honestly was useless trying to look out rear window. The 2.4 is plenty peppy. Seems every professional review comments on the power and they mainly describe to 2.0. The technology is usually a reason the professionals down grade this SUV but I really did not want to buy all the expensive tech stuff (but much of it is available). Ride is fine and i did not notice any real difference from the Subaru. The Honda HRC was another option - worse visibility than the Crosstrek. I wanted a small SUV and found this body style way more useful than the fastback styles. With Nissan buying 34% ownership in Misubishi in 2017 (by far the majority owner) I am comfortable for future service. For a bit less than similar equipped rue and honda I got over 8" ground clearance, 168 hp, very acceptable ride, noise etc. My purchase price included total coverage for 10 years or 100,000 miles with a vanishing deductible. Mitsubishi has been a leader in 4 wheel drive systems for years. Value for the dollar, reliability and warranty, a dated but still one of the best looking small suv forms are some of my reasons for buying. In the end I could not be "brand shamed" into not buying this car. We have owned the Imprezza before in our family - good car some flaws but over all reliability is average in most reviews. I'm really glad I looked at this cat. It is our second car our bigger vehicle is a Honda Pilot 2013.
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Great value, nice little suv
I've owned Toyota Corolla's the last 15 years, and after not being happy with the last one, decided to try something different. I always liked the muscular looks of this car, and test drove all it's competitors before giving it it a try. The 2.4 liter has plenty of passing power, and I get low 20's mpg, doing almost all city driving. Highway is close to 30. For under 20k, I got 4wd, push button start, tinted windows, heated seats, and 10 yr/100,00 mile warranty. *** Update. After owning this car for 2-1/2 years I traded it in. The seats are terribly uncomfortable. I took it on a 7 hour road trip and my back was killing me half way through. My phone's Bluetooth has connected with every car except this one. So no hands free. Gas mileage isn't great. The USB port didn't work, so couldn't charge my phone or play music from it. This is a good, reliable, inexpensive car, but if you're looking for a better driving experience, I would go with another brand.
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.4L AWD
If you are looking for a luxury vehicle, this is not it. If you are looking for a competent small SUV that seats 4 comfortably and 5 in a pinch, this should be high on your list. I got mine well-equipped for 19.5K with door jamb and rear bumper guards (well worth it). It is super smooth with the CVT transmission. No "shift points", just smooth power delivery. The heated front buckets are great in the Minnesota winter, but don't breath very well in hot, humid weather (black interior doesn't help either). The entertainment center has a so-so touch screen and it occasionally seems to reset itself when you shut off the car and start it later. The USB port is in the center console, and I wish it was in the dash. However, the sound is quite good from this system. Whoever did the TS interface for this needs to make it work better. The climate controls and heated seat switches are kind of a reach. I see they moved them up in the new SUV they introduced recently. The drivetrain is great, and it is very competent on snow and ice. The brakes are powerful and smooth. The backup camera is offset 6 inches, which makes backing up a little screwy, but it works. The keyless entry is a bit confusing. A lot of the entry alarms are programmable, but the easiest way to lock it and unlock it is by the buttons on the outside door handles and tailgate. It is my second Outlander Sport. My 2016 was totaled by a red light runner who pinballed a Cooper Mini into my grill in a snowstorm. I really like this SUV and would buy one again (I did right after the accident). 3/28/2019 After 1 year everything I wrote before hold true. One last criticism is of the wipers and washers. A giant blade in front of the driver and a smaller one on the passenger side works, but not well. The washer fluid squirts instead of spraying, which doesn't work the best. The rear washer squirts down one side, so you need more fluid to get the whole wiper area. Don't get me wrong though. I love my Outlander Sport. Like all vehicles, it could be better. 3/29/2020 I now have 42K miles on it and it has been very dependable. No issues whatsoever. However, it needed new tires and installed Goodyear Assurance All-Season tires. The original tires wore out rather quickly and were not confidence inspiring. The Goodyears are a major upgrade. Still don't like the 37 degree "possible icy road" warning. Very annoying and ridiculous. I think I can tell when roads are icy here in MN. We had a rental Ford Fusion while my wife's Toyota was in the shop and it's keyless doors worked a lot better (no button pushing). The Fusion also had wipers that pushed inside out (swipes from center to edge) instead of side to side.That works a LOT better. I still like the Mitsubishi and would buy one again. Will hit 90K at the next oil change. Zero problems.
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Great value for the buck
I've always loved the styling of the outlander sport but never pulled the trigger to buy based on expert reviews. I was in the market for a new car and figured id give the sport i chance.. I am very happy I did! It's got great curb appeal, awesome safety ratings, excellent warranty, priced Well & handles good. Very happy I went with my gut and not "expert reviews". Needless to say this suv is very underappreciated.
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3000 lb piece of crap!
At first, I loved this car, but after 1 year, I was done! In that year, I've had the a/c compressor and condenser replaced, driver's seat replaced, headlight assy replaced, coils replaced, it would never shift, so I had to drive it in manual mode most of the time, it had ZERO pickup, so much so that I had to mash the accelerator to merge into traffic, then the torque steer would nearly pull you off the road. The dealer would always say "it's normal", until the parts finally failed altogether. Near the end, they replaced the transmission, which helped for about a week, then back to poor performance again. Two weeks after the transmission was replaced, all the dash lights came on, engine overheated! Pulled over and popped the hood, no coolant....ANYWHERE! Not a drop in the radiator, coolant tank, no spray in the engine compartment...none. dealer picked up the car, and after 3 days said I had a hole in the radiator, complete BS! I've worked with cars as a job for over 25 years, that was the first thing I checked. Called mitsubishi for help, THEY BLAMED ME FOR TAKING THE CAR TO THEIR DEALERSHIP!! They refused to anything but replace the radiator. I drove to the dealership and handed them the keys, told them it was their car and their problem and walked out. Worst car I've ever owned, and worst dealership I've ever dealt with. Avoid mitsubishi at all costs, the company refuses to stand behind their product, and will blame YOU for their incompetence.
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Recently bought an Outlander Sport
Completely satisfied with my new Outlander Sport, easily one of the best car buying decisions yet.
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Not bad
I've owned my Outlander Sport for a little over a month. Its OK. Acceleration is ehh, the sound system isn't the best, when my window is down it rattles and when I have the Apple Car Play hooked up it sometimes doesn't work properly. I love he HID headlights very good visibility at night and the gas mileage isn't bad for an SUV. Compared to its contenders its a great value, but does have some "quarky" negative things about it. The CVT transmission is just OK I feel when I accelerate it lags a bit. It drives very "trucky", can definitely feel it when you hit a bump.
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Don't listen to the "experts"
This SUV is perfect if you love value. This ride has been amazing since day one. Handles well, looks great, awesome gas mileage and still able to load all my things inside.
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True Sleeper
My 2017 Outlander Sport is the first "import" I've ever owned. Probably owned or driven [because of my work] over a hundred different vehicles and this is hands down my favorite. I bought an end-of-the-year base model with the 2.0 and manual 5 speed for $15,000. out the door price. The standard equipment on this car is impressive. Power windows, cruise, stereo with cd player, hands free Bluetooth for phone and that standard Mitsubishi warranty that's second to none. The first new vehicle I ever bought had AM radio as an option to be negotiated…..otherwise, just a blank plug in the dashboard! These cars were assembled in Illinois until late 2015, but moved their operations back to Japan after the U.S plant closed. I had done my research on Mitsubishi before that and thought I was buying an American built car- but, once I took it for a test drive, I knew I was going to buy it regardless. Stable ride, plenty of power with the 5 speed, quiet, nice climate control, great heater, availability of parts should be fine with Nissan being an international partner. They've been making automobiles since 1917 so..... not new to the game. Love driving this car!
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Don't pay attention to the "expert" reviews
This is actually my wife's car and we've owned it now for 8 months. We considered tons of other vehicles, from the crosstrek, to a rav4, and escape in the same range. What sold us was the price. With my corporate discount we got a brand new 4x4 out the door for $17k, no other 4x4/awd setup came close to that price. I couldn't justify an extra $6k for a competitor's option. Being in the Lake Erie snow belt we needed ground clearance and 4x4 to get through the 17ft of yearly snow. With a set of smaller 16" winter rims/nokian tires it's gone through anything including a 2ft snow drift in the driveway. Mileage wise is not bad at 24 city/29 hwy, my older forester barely cracks 20mpg city. One negative is a car seat in the back is pretty cramped, we have to move our seats up pretty far to travel with our 4yr old niece.
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A VERY UNDER-apprecated SUV!
I bought My 2017 outlander "brand new",, Nov of 2017. I "currently" have 14,500K miles on the ODO.. Traded in a Mirage, for this.. the change was like Night & Day.. I feel like I'm driving a Caddy now.. I've had other Folks that purchased Audi's BMW & Lexis suv's Drive My "cheapo" Outlander, Only too say, they WISH they bought one of these, as It drives/rides about the same as theirs. Oh it cost thousands LESS! My ONLY complaint? the Radio/Stereo isn't Loud enough! ;) Drives & Rides just fine! I average 25~35 MPG depending on the Road conditions & other folks driving like Mad Hatters.. Brakes just fine, (NO "soft pedal"). Gets up & go, While NOT a Muscle Car, Gets up & go's pretty much like any SUV out there.. Plenty of "Cargo Space" for the average "Soccer Mom".. Or label it as a "Grocery getter".. ;) Whomever wrote this review must NOT know how to drive as the CVT Trans, is great, If you abuse the throttle, then YES; you will get the results the reviewer claimed. I even TOW & launch My John Boat, (on a dirt ramp even) with this.. Just fine! After owning this UNDER-Appreciated SUV for 3 years now.. I think I'll keep it till..... Oh the "Warranty" 10 years & 100K & 5 years road assist? Better than "other" manufactures out there.. With constant Recalls My WIFE loves Our Lil cheapo SUV... Give these a look & test drive one, you will NOT be disappointed! SAVE Thousands! (UPDATE), AT 18K miles, no problems, using synthic oil, every 3K, Keeping Maint.. up, NO Problems, getting (UP to) 31MPG highway/25 city,, (takes practice).. ;) Also I have a TOW package, (after Market),, for it, pulls a 3K pound BASS Boat with Ease, NO Problems getting up the boat ramps etc..
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Great first timer vehical
I personally like my outlander it does everything i need it to do with no problems. As long as you keep up with the maintenance and not treet the car like crap your good!
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Under-powered junk
This is an updated review after 28000 miles: there is nothing "sport" about this Sport. It needs v6 or turbo. Auto transmission is very slow. Not a lot of room either. No accessories to buy. I hate this car. Looking forward to trade it for used Lexus/Toyota SUVs.. 2020 Update: I sold it. I will never buy Mitsubishi again.
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Great value! Buy a GT!
I live in southwestern PA, so 4wd is a must. I was looking for an affordable, reliable suv, hopefully with a sunroof, great stereo, and leather seats, and with a budget around $15k. I did my research and decided to test drive one of these, despite the reviews saying the ride quality is poor. I was very much impressed, this is not a luxury sedan, so expecting it to be is ridiculous, but it compares well with my son's Nissan Rogue in terms of drivability and road noise. I have no idea why the reviews are critical in this area. The 2.4 is very responsive, and I'm getting 22mpg around town. The seats are firm, but comfortable, cargo space is very good, I added a roof rack and a tow hitch for a bike rack and have been hauling my bikes and a kayak easily. I've fit two 15 inch Yamaha speakers, two 10 inch monitors, amp, a folding table, DJ lights, 4 speaker stands, and my DJ controller gear, plus a cooler in the back and could still see out the back window! The Fosgate stereo is awesome, the best feature of the car, I love the many surround sound/eq options, and the subwoofer really works! The all glass roof is fantastic too, it actually seems too nice for this affordable car, the led lighting on the edges is a great touch.
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It was a mistake to buy this car
Engine is weak and gas mileage is only 24 mpg in the city. It's too low for 4-cyl car. Car is cheap to buy this car new or used but your get what you paid for: cheap interior and limited cargo area. Market and drivers: drivers are always men in their mid-fifties. In my opinion, any used SUV (Toyota, Honda, Lexus) is better than this one new. Resale value is very and very low after 2 years.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2017
I bay a new 2017 Outlander Sport only have 13455 miles and all ready have transmission problems. So far two warnings code transmissions and engine. Returne to the dealer and don’t know what the codes are. No good for a new car.
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Astonished
I bought a 2017 outlander sport Le. I have put 41,000 MIles in 2 years I've driven it through snow rain and beautiful summer days not one problem NOT ONE!!! I WAS very reluctant to buy it when I read the reviews and they were saying some very bad things about the outlander and The outlander sport. Once I have drove this I don't understand the reviews no it's not a lexis or a BMW or a Mercedes but I have been places and past people that couldn't go in the snow that I went in and kept cruising love this car. I feel safe and confident I'll drive in this car yes I was skeptical due to the poor reviews I don't understand them I don't think they've owned one or driven them.
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great car
We bought this car brandnew back in 2017 and its 2022 and love the four wheel drive. The car has been good to us and now 2022 . We put 111,000 on it sofare with very little problems .The bigest problem or complains we have are the brakes . The car seems to eat pads and rotors . We went through three rear calibors over the years . The calibors were around $300 each and you had to buy them from the dealer . They had a recall on rear brakes , with cars with the eletric parking brakes.Yes a course our car was not effect by the brake recall. How ever the dealer did sell me the same caliber the were used on the recalls . The were cheaper or I would had to pay $400 each for the new one. I did the brakes myself and was not too hard to do. We went though two sets of tires , but then again I can'not complain with 111,000 on it now. I have a miner problem currently A bad rear drivers side wheel Speed sensor I have the scanner to scan the car and I should be able to get evrything rest ,when I replace the sensor next week
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Outlander
Not enough cargo space. It's a great little car for a family 4, 2 adults and 2 kids, any more and then it's too small. We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 6, 11, and 12), we out that it's too small for any extended trips. We traded it in for a Toyota mini-van.
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SOLD!
After 15000 miles: engine is weak, cheap paint, weak brakes, very basic and cheap looking interior and no options in ES model. It was like traveling in Time to drive 80-th cars. The most annoying thing was a keyless/remote. Why do I need to press twice to open all doors?! Why there is no signal to tell me that I just locked the doors? Why do I need to press twice "lock" to make sure that the car is locked?! Stereo was a joke. HUGE mirrors what you can't make look away because it is not going to move all the way! No under engine cover like in every other car. Engine gets dusty. Engine is only 4 cyl and it should do better than 25 mpg! I had my own reasons to buy this car and it would be a good car for 200K miles but this car depreciates super fast and it has no class. I've noticed that majority of drivers are sr. citizens and I made a decision to sell it. Dear God, thank you... I sold my 2017 Mitsubishi and for many other things too, thank you!
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LOVE IT!
I bought my Mitzi as a lease return, with 736 miles on the odometer and so she had a couple bumps and scrapes, but that just made me less anal about where I parked. I have been 100% happy with this car! I enjoy driving it, I enjoy looking at it, and it's just a great vehicle. Definitely was worth it, and it was the first "new" car I'd purchased since 1993! ♥
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Mitsubishi outlander sport SE
Runs great, engine and tires are a little loud. No problems with at 30K.
LOVE THIS CAR, COULDN'T BE HAPPIER
I use this as a commuter car driving 100 miles a day, 30 + thousand a year, some of the best money i have ever spent - it has a manual transmission (for comparison purposes) fantastic car
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Under rated CUV
I have the SEL with 4 wheel drive and can drive in most conditions and many kinds of roads. The vehicle goes 0-60 in 7.7 seconds and handles great. I have had no mechanical issues and is easy to maintain myself. I drove the RAV4 and CRV and liked this more.
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