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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV introduced in 2018. With 184 total complaints on record, owners have reported issues primarily with electrical systems, air bags, and braking systems. The first two model years (2018-2019) show the highest concentration of problems, accounting for 120 of all complaints. As a relatively new model line, reliability appears to have improved in more recent years.

184
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
7
Model Years
2
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2018
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2020 2022 2025

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 34
Unknown Or Other 20
Air Bags 20
Service Brakes 16
Engine 16

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 6 0 0 0 Good
2024 18 0 12 0 Average
2023 16 0 6 0 Average
2022 12 0 0 0 Good
2020 12 0 2 2 Good
2019 48 1 18 0 Below Average
2018 72 2 2 6 Avoid

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Years to Avoid

2018, 2019

Best Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Years

2025, 2020, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The most frequently reported issues involve electrical system problems (34 complaints), air bags (20 complaints), and service brake issues (16 complaints). Engine problems have also been documented with 16 complaints.

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2018 model year which has 72 complaints, and the 2019 with 48 complaints. Together these first-generation years account for 65% of all reported issues.

What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The 2025 model year has only 6 complaints so far. The 2020 and 2022 model years also show improved reliability with only 12 complaints each.

Has Mitsubishi improved Eclipse Cross reliability over time?

Yes, the data suggests significant improvement. Early years (2018-2019) had 120 combined complaints, while later years show dramatically fewer issues, indicating Mitsubishi addressed initial quality concerns.