Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reliable?

2018–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other suvs — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

100/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

0
Total Recalls
58
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. suv median 1.9/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 6 injuries on record

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026————Not enough data
202505——
100
Excellent
202404——
100
Excellent
202305——
100
Excellent
202206——
100
Excellent
2021————Not enough data
202005——
100
Excellent
20190186—
85
Excellent
2018015——
85
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Eclipse Cross Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross100/100
Suv Category Average69/100

The Eclipse Cross scores 31 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
STEERING
7
ENGINE
5
AIR BAGS
5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
4

Based on 58 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?+

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross scores 100/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 9 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 0 recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Eclipse Cross is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Eclipse Cross achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a Eclipse Cross last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Eclipse Cross will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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