VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross2018–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 19 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
1 recall · 12 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0 recalls · 5 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 30 | 76 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 4 | — | 96 | 42 | 77 | Good |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 95 | 58 | 82 | Good |
| 2023 | 0 | 5 | — | 95 | 72 | 87 | Good |
| 2022 | 0 | 5 | — | 95 | 82 | 90 | Good |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 88 | 96 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | — | 95 | 84 | 91 | Good |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 82 | 74 | 79 | Caution |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 62 | 62 | 62 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Eclipse Cross compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Eclipse Cross to buy?+
The 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross scores highest on our Buyer Score (96/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 88/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Eclipse Cross years have the most problems?+
The 2018, 2019, 2024 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2018 Eclipse Cross leads with 2 recalls and 19 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Eclipse Cross problems?+
The most frequently reported Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross issues involve: ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.