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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross common problems

Owners of 2018–2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (53% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

57
Owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
8
Crash-related reports
6
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 7 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

2 fire-related reports 1 reports involving a death

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Recent safety events

Full timeline
  1. Recall2018 eclipse-cross

    Recall 18V620000

    If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

  2. Recall2018 eclipse-cross

    Recall 18V621000

    If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2019 eclipse-cross

    Recall 18V620000

    If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems?
Across 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2018–2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (53%), airbags (31%), body & structure (6%).
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model year has the most complaints?
In our index, the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has the most owner complaints, with 19 filed.
Are Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems dangerous?
Of the 57 complaints on record, 8 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 6 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2018 accounts for the most complaints (19). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.