AI DamageMitsubishi Eclipse Cross: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross across 10 model years: 61 owner complaints and 128 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 31% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 18% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 16% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 15% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 11% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 10% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 19 complaints (31% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 106.
- Air bags: 11 complaints (18% of all), 7 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Service brakes: 10 complaints (16% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Powertrain: 9 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 65.
- Engine: 9 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2026
- CVT 2018–2026
Drive: 4WD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 61 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 3 | 106 |
| Air bags | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 | 21 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 65 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 21 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | 74 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal.
I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. Police officers assisted with removing the contact from the vehicle. The contact sustained various injuries, including bruises, scratches, and cuts, but did not seek medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Wrecked and no emergency buttons would work nor did then the air bag didnt deploy when it should of. It busted but didnt come out
It appears the EclipseCross electrical system shut down while traveling in a rain storm causing a accident when engine shut down and steering was affected, this caused vehicle to lose control and hit concrete barrier. Air bags were deployed except for the driver side that took the impact, reason unknown.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides the procedure for the transaxle replacment
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides the procedure for the transaxle replacment
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system…
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that a software configuration update was implemented to…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides technical specifications for the 2026 Eclipse Cross
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides new model features and service information for the 2026 Eclipse Cross
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to remedy a Roof Rack Center cover detaching during use
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Reset your own oil maintenance light Mitsubishi eclipse 2020
- 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | How to Operate Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM)
- The Forbidden Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV Gets a Massive Price Cut and Range Boost for 2026!
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.