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ProblemsByVin File / 2020-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-CROSS
2020 · mitsubishi

mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

0 safety recalls. 5 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.2 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Critical
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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2020 Eclipse Cross · other
My soda bottle engaged the electronic emergency park brake while driving. The emergency brake will not release causing me not to be able to drive the vehicle.
12/22/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11632029.0
2020 Eclipse Cross · other
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN. I CAN HEAR THE MOTOR HOWEVER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND THE SHIFTER DOES NOT STAY IN DRIVE. MY SISTER AND I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE AND SHE HANDED ME A DRINK AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING…
05/03/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11414884.0
2020 Eclipse Cross · engine
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal thumping sound. The check…
02/25/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11644911.0
2020 Eclipse Cross · engine Fire
The contact's son owned a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked…
01/04/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11563612.0

Common questions

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

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 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 5 complaints on file, 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.

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