Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 1.4× | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2023 | 5 | typical | — | Headlight | Average |
| 2022 | 7 | typical | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2020 | 5 | −56% | — | Engine | Good |
| 2019 | 13 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2018 | 19 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Eclipse Cross year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems
Latest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls
Forward collision avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross should you avoid?
None of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Eclipse Cross years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (18), air bags (11) and brakes (10). Electrical complaints peak in the 2018 model year.
How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross had?
2 recalls across 2018–2024. The model year with the most is 2018.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.