The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl |
| Transmissions | Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 23–27 city / 30–34 highway / 26–30 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250–$2,600 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 295–343 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 6–7 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 6–7 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 3,139 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,969–4,190 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations: Lancer, Lancer 4WD |
| Age | 9 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 12.1% |
| 4 Dr, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | 12.1% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 76 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Trans
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags
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Yes. We buy 2017 Lancers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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