2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag sluggish, unresponsive powertrain — 1.5l turbo engine with cvt described as asthmatic, with laggy throttle response, poor acceleration, and a dimwitted transmission tuning. very frequent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

19
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
8
service brakes
5
engine
3
power train
2
forward collision avoidance
2

Recalls affecting the 2018 Eclipse Cross

electrical system:software

Campaign 18V620000

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) sy…

forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Campaign 18V621000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross ve…

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a sharp divide between pragmatic buyers and enthusiasts. The vehicle is frequently described as a competent, practical, and reliable point-A-to-B vehicle, particularly valued for its standard or available all-wheel dri

  • Sluggish, unresponsive powertrain — 1.5L turbo engine with CVT described as asthmatic, with laggy throttle response, poor acceleration, and a dimwitted transmission tuning. Very frequent.
  • Excessive road noise and harsh ride — 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.
  • Cheap, low-quality interior — Interior materials feel cheap and are reported to fall apart or degrade with minimal use; hard plastics and a generally primitive design. Very frequent.
  • Oil consumption and engine issues — 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.
  • CVT transmission reliability concerns — 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.

Typical used price

Used Eclipse Cross listings typically run $18,419–$28,084 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

Other Eclipse Cross model years

2019 Eclipse Cross
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