2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems & Complaints

Better than average56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Eclipse Cross at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 56% fewer than a typical Eclipse Cross model year at the same age, making the 2020 one of the better Eclipse Cross years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

  • Engine & cooling~55,000 miles
    240%
  • Seats~18,000 miles
    120%
  • Other / not specified~18,000 miles
    120%
  • Driver assistance
    120%
  • Air bags
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Eclipse Cross years: 2020. Compare all years →

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.5L 4-cyl turboCVTFWD26 / 29 / 27
1.5L 4-cyl turboCVT4WD25 / 28 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 Eclipse Cross rates better than average: 56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Eclipse Cross at the same age. It is one of the best Eclipse Cross years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seats (1) and driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020. See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years comparison.

At what mileage do 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.