Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2018
Best: 2022
5 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 6 model years, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 56 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. 2018 drew the most complaints (19), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (5).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2018 (19 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (5).
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a sharp divide between pragmatic buyers and enthusiasts.
1.5L turbo engine with CVT described as asthmatic, with laggy throttle response, poor acceleration, and a dimwitted transmission tuning. Very frequent.
Noted as transmitting every bump and crack into the cabin, with inadequate sound deadening, leading to a generally rough and unrefined ride quality. Very frequent.
Interior materials feel cheap and are reported to fall apart or degrade with minimal use; hard plastics and a generally primitive design. Very frequent.
Reports of abnormal oil burning (e.g., 3.5-4 liters added between services), leading to low oil pressure warnings, timing-related trouble codes (P0014), and potential for severe engine damage if neglected. Recurrent.
While some owners report trouble-free operation with strict maintenance, there are widespread concerns and preemptive recommendations for frequent fluid changes to avoid failure. Recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Eclipse Cross. Individual model years are broken down above.
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