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2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#3 most-complained of 7 Eclipse Cross years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 13 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a Complaint Index of 67, ranking 3rd worst of 7 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Airbags and Electrical System each account for 31% of complaints.

Complaints
13
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
25 city / 28 hwy

Top 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags4 (31%)
  2. Electrical System4 (31%)
  3. Brakes3 (23%)
  4. Steering3 (23%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain3 (23%)
  6. Other2 (15%)
  7. Engine1 (8%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
  9. Fuel System1 (8%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (8%)

What owners report

  • Brakes reportedly failed to stop the vehicle, with ABS, brake assist, and hill assist not engaging, leading to a collision at low mileage.
  • Owners describe the electrical system shutting down while driving in rain, affecting steering and causing loss of control.
  • At highway speed, the vehicle reportedly stopped responding to acceleration, braking, and steering inputs, resulting in a crash.
  • Steering was reported to pull to one side and sway left to right starting on the first day of ownership.
  • The fuel gauge reportedly gives inaccurate readings, causing drivers to overfill or run out of gas unexpectedly.
  • The passenger airbag and seat-belt warning system reportedly activate falsely when a phone is placed on the passenger seat.
  • Owners report excessive oil consumption in the engine, needing quarts added over a few thousand miles.
  • The transmission reportedly lost power while merging onto a highway, with the check engine light illuminated and the engine revving without moving the vehicle.
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2019Jul 2020Feb 2021Nov 2022Dec 2023Mar 2025May 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to May 2026; peak Jul 2019 (3).

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V620000Sep 14, 2018Collision Avoidance & Cameras9,166 vehicles

    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. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

    Risk: 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.

    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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Eclipse Cross years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002018201920202022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Avoid8319226
2019Caution6713126
2020Caution505026
2022Best07026

All Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
NHTSA lists 13 complaints and 1 recall for the 2019 Eclipse Cross, with a Complaint Index of 67. Among the 7 model years with data, it ranks 3rd worst, earning a Caution verdict relative to other years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Eclipse Cross?
Airbags and Electrical System are tied as the top problem areas, each making up 31% of complaints. Airbag-related complaints show a median mileage at failure of 13,500 miles.
Does the 2019 Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 18V620000) covers the Forward Collision Mitigation system software, which Mitsubishi dealers reprogram free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2019 Eclipse Cross compare to other years?
The 2019 model (Complaint Index 67, Caution) is better than 2018 (83, Avoid) and 2024 (100, Avoid), but worse than 2020 (17, Best), 2022 (0, Best), and 2023 (33, Good).
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Eclipse Cross?
EPA rates the 2019 Eclipse Cross at 26 mpg combined (25 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.