Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Best and Worst Years (2018–2025)
Avoid the 2018 and 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which have the highest Complaint Index scores (83 and 100) among all model years. The 2020 and 2022 model years score best, with Complaint Index values of 17 and 0.
- Model years
- 7
- 2018–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 60
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 2
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Eclipse Cross Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems and recalls by year
Eclipse Cross years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Index 100 · 7 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2024 Eclipse Cross has the worst Complaint Index of any year at 100, despite a relatively low complaint count of 7. It recorded 3 crashes and 1 injury, with no recalls issued. Airbags are the top problem area at 43% of complaints, with owners reporting airbags that failed to deploy in crashes, including one case involving unintended acceleration into a parking barrier. Brakes and Electrical System issues each account for 29% of complaints; Brakes failures show a median mileage of 28,000. Other reports describe a panoramic sunroof exploding while driving and an electrical fire near the radio and rear-view mirror area while parked.
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Index 83 · 19 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2018 Eclipse Cross carries a Complaint Index of 83, the second-worst of any year, with 19 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 1 death. Electrical System problems dominate at 42% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,400 miles. Owners report headlight failures requiring repeated replacement, loss of power while driving accompanied by a burning smell, unresponsive brakes and gas pedal, and clicking or cracking noises when shifting into reverse. Brakes and Engine issues each make up 26% of complaints, with Brakes failing at a median of 8,395 miles and Engine issues at just 1,200 miles. Two 2018 recalls covered Forward Collision Mitigation software and Hydraulic Unit-ECU software updates.
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System20 (33%)
- Other12 (20%)
- Airbags11 (18%)
- Engine11 (18%)
- Brakes10 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (15%)
- Steering7 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (10%)
- Structure & Body6 (10%)
- Fuel System3 (5%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags the 2018 and 2024 model years as the ones to avoid, with Complaint Index scores of 83 and 100, the two highest across all covered years.
- Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross year is best?
- The 2020 and 2022 model years score best based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, with Complaint Index values of 17 and 0 respectively.
- Does the 2018 Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
- Yes, the 2018 Eclipse Cross has 2 recall campaigns covering Forward Collision Mitigation ECU software and Hydraulic Unit-ECU software updates.
- Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
- The 2019 model year is rated Caution, with a Complaint Index of 67, 13 complaints, 3 crashes, and 1 recall, placing it between the avoid years and the best years.
- What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross overall?
- Across all 7 model years, Electrical System issues are the most reported problem area, making up 33% of the 60 total complaints, followed by Airbags and Engine issues at 18% each.