Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 8, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-008)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 17V793000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 144

Consequence Summary:

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 75

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October 30, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-006)

Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.

NHTSA ID: 17V686000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 83,555

Consequence Summary:

Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 55.7

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September 29, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-005)

Engine may Stall or Overheat

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

NHTSA ID: 17V609000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 132,552

Consequence Summary:

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.31

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September 14, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-004)

Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

NHTSA ID: 17V569000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 66,001

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 18.51

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July 20, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-003)

Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

NHTSA ID: 17V461000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 100,082

Consequence Summary:

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 35.98

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April 6, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-002)

Doors may Open Unexpectedly

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

NHTSA ID: 17V233000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 35,674

Consequence Summary:

If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 73.99

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January 10, 2017

(Campaign #: SR-17-001)

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 17V022000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 1,964

Consequence Summary:

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-001.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60.44

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