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2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Eclipse Cross years.
19 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?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.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Eclipse Cross years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Eclipse Cross?
Across the 7 Eclipse Cross model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2023) to 19 (2018). With 19 complaints, the 2018 Eclipse Cross sits above the model's median of 7.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Eclipse Cross
electrical system:software
Campaign 18V620000Mitsubishi 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) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Campaign 18V621000Mitsubishi 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 vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a sharp divide between pragmatic buyers and enthusiasts.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Eclipse Cross. See the full Eclipse Cross owner picture and every model year.
Other Eclipse Cross model years
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