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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#4 most-complained of 7 Eclipse Cross years

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

The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Eclipse Cross model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
25 city / 28 hwy

Top 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

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

  1. Engine2 (40%)
  2. Airbags1 (20%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
  4. Other1 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (20%)
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2021Jan 2024Dec 2024Feb 2025Jan 2026
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Jan 2026; peak May 2021 (2).

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2020 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.

2020 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
2023Good335026

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ranks #4 of 7 among Eclipse Cross model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
EPA rates the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.