This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 6 electrical complaints filed for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the Smartphone Link Display Audio Diagnosis Mode instructions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the Gateway ECU software for the Blind Spot Warning (BSW).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Service Bulletin provides torque change information for the Interior, Chassis Electrical, and Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation sections of the Service Manual.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
While driving the above vehicle on the freeway the car shut down. I pulled over safely to the side. Shut the vehicle off completely and then restarted it.the dash was lit up like a christmas tree and the car started and was to drive home in a limp mode in. Called the dealer the car had recall for software update.the dealer michaud Mitsubishi in danvers ma updated the software and cleared codes.…
First time I was at a wedding didn't realize I had laid key fob on top of car . Car cranked when I left wedding I assumed it was in the car when I got home and tried to crank dash said no key detected. 2nd incident I keep key fob attached to my purse I picked up my grandson so he could use car . I just realized I have key on my purse and he has car 20 miles away so he's stuck there once he cuts…
Stopped at a red light. Light turned green stepped on the gas, truck accelerated. Then began to feel like something wasn't normal, engine began to make quick high and low pitched sounds. Was only going 10mph if that. Tried to step on the brakes and pull over, but the brakes didn't respond. Then tried to step on the gas slightly to pull over, but the gas pedal also didn't respond. I was able to…
After purchasing my vehicle on 10/31/18, I experienced 6 headlight changes from that point till 4/19/20. On 4/19/20, while driving I smelled an electrical burning smell. As I proceeded to pull to a safe location my headlight indicator light came then I loss all power and function of the vehicle.pressing the breaks and pulling the emergency break multiple times did not stop the vehicle.…
The battery is always draining even when not in cold temperatures I have to turn the key twice in order for the vehicle to start. My husband was driving the vehicle the other day in the car completely stalled mid drive on a busy road
The low gas gauge does not work. It will notify me that I have 50 miles left on my tank and within 5 miles will go to 0 with warning lights to refuel immediately. It does not say how many miles are left. It rapidly goes from 50 miles left to 0. This has caused me to run out of gas twice to date, when there is not an immediate gas station near me.
Had electrical trouble with your 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 19,400 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Mitsubishi/Eclipse Cross.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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