mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems
0 safety recalls. 19 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
EXHAUST FUMES GETTING INTO CABIN CAUSING HEADACHE, FATIGUE, AND CONCENTRATION ISSUES. SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA ARE AWARE OF ISSUE BUT NO SOLUTION FROM MITSUBISHI. DEALER SHIP ALSO CONFIRMED EXHAUST SMELL IN CAR AND ATTEMPTED AT SEVERL REPAIRS WITHOUT RESOLUTION.
My streeing locked up while I was going 40mph. Almost crashed the car into another car. My electric brake system light keeps blanking at me when my streeing locked up on me as well.
AFTER STARTING THE CAR, AND GOING IN REVERSE, YOU CAN HEAR A CRACKING OR CLICKING NOISE (IT'S REALLY HARD TO TELL), AND SOMETIMES IT'S REALLY LOUD, IF THE BRAKES OR SOMETHING ELSE WAS STUCK AND WAS ABOUT TO BREAK A PART. IT SOUNDS ON THE READ SIDE AND IN THE FRONT SIDE TOO. YOU…
AT TIMES WHEN I AM DRIVING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF. SOME TIMES MY CAR EMERGENCY BREAK COMES ON BUT THERE IS NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME
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Common questions
Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 6 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 19 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.