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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

3
Total Recalls
56
Total Complaints
9
Total Crashes
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2019
Worst Year
2026
Best Year
52
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2026BestExcellentFull report →
2025Good5EngineFull report →
2024Excellent33Air BagsFull report →
2023Good5Air BagsFull report →
2022Good5Electrical SystemFull report →
2021ExcellentFull report →
2020Good5EngineFull report →
2019WorstAvoid11866Air BagsFull report →
2018Caution215Electrical SystemFull report →

9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems

Electrical System
10
Steering
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Air Bags
5
Engine
5
Forward Collision Avoidance
4
Service Brakes
4
Power Train
3
Lane Departure
2
Wheels
2
Structure
2
Vehicle Speed Control
1

Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Eclipse Cross Years to Avoid

2019 Eclipse Cross
18 complaints · 1 recalls · 6 crashes
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2018 Eclipse Cross
15 complaints · 2 recalls
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2020 Eclipse Cross
5 complaints · 0 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Eclipse Cross Years to Buy

2026 Eclipse Cross
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2021 Eclipse Cross
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2024 Eclipse Cross
3 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reliability

What year Eclipse Cross has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 18 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2019 report for specific defects.

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has accumulated 56 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Eclipse Cross.

What are the most common Eclipse Cross problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (10 reports), Steering (7 reports), Unknown Or Other (7 reports), Air Bags (5 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Eclipse Cross has an open recall?

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