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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JA4AZ3A35HZ070289 · Checked Nov 13, 2026
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JA4AZ3A35HZ•••••• 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER build (3 vs 2).

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50on the model
32builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Air Bags 1 Seats 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Mar 2021
The 2017 has the same cvt transmission as the recalled 2015 and 2016 models. I have owned the car for 4 years and its now hesitating on acceleration - a classic sign of cvt failure. Mitsubishi mechanic advises me to pay 8 thousand dollars to replace this as its out of warranty…
Electrical System May 2018
Airbag system service required light comes on and off constantly while driving on any type of road and while parked. Mitsubishi dealership states that the passenger seat got wet and the light will go off when the seat dries. The seat has never been wet and the passenger floor is…
Seats Jul 2017
Driver seat move to much complete bring car back to dealer say nothing can't do for me this happens from the day I by the car .I need help whit this problem & I call mitsubishi of north america toll me seat is no part of safety in the car

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JA4AZ3A35HZ070289 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.