JA4ATWAA9RZ0590072024 MITSUBISHI Eclipse CrossSE, SEL, SKY, SAM
Executive Summary
2024 MITSUBISHI Eclipse Cross was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 5 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- ▸1 injury reported across 5 owner complaints
- ▸Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
- ▸Complaint language indicates serious real-world safety incidents beyond routine mechanical failures
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
- Make
- MITSUBISHI
- Model
- Eclipse Cross
- Year
- 2024
- Trim / Series
- SE, SEL, SKY, SAM
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 4-cyl 1.5L 152 hp
- Transmission
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Assembly
- OKAZAKI CITY, AICHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
✓ No high-risk recall components found
1 in 5 complaints involved an injury — significantly above average, indicating real-world safety incidents.
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
4 complaints use high-severity language including fire, burned, exploded — these are not minor inconveniences.
The blue line shows 5 NHTSA complaints on file for the MITSUBISHI Eclipse Cross — a relatively low volume that spans from 2024 to 2026.
The amber reliability line averaged 80/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 65/100 in 2025.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2 years (2024, 2025) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JA4ATWAA9RZ059007 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Make | MITSUBISHI |
| Model | Eclipse Cross |
| Trim | SE, SEL, SKY, SAM |
| Series | Wagon Body Style |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seat Rows | 5 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 1.5 |
| Horsepower | 152 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) |
| Assembly City | OKAZAKI CITY |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JA4 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 9 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | R |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | Z |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 059007 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 5 |
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/21/2026, 8:12:06 AM.