Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reliability by Year
98 NHTSA complaints (2018–2025). Complaint rate: 796.8 per 1,000 vehicles.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 98 NHTSA complaints (2018–2025), the most problematic years are 2018, with high complaint volumes linked to electrical faults. Better choices include 2020, 2022, 2023, which show significantly fewer reported problems.
Why these years are worse
The most common issues driving the complaint spikes:
- electrical faults — 17 complaints (17.6% involved a crash)
- unknown or other — 11 complaints (0.0% involved a crash)
- airbag malfunctions — 10 complaints (60.0% involved a crash)
- engine problems — 9 complaints (11.1% involved a crash)
- brake failures — 9 complaints (22.2% involved a crash)
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: The 2018–2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross had a notable spike in NHTSA complaints. Other years had typical complaint volumes. Most common issue across all years: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Avoid These Years
Average
Better Years
No years stand out as significantly better.
Too New
Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.
A model's reputation is just the start.
Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA complaint count per model year
Common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 17.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 0.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 60.0% |
| ENGINE | 9 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 22.2% |
| STEERING | 7 | 28.6% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 0.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 0.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 66.7% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
See also: Mitsubishi Eclipse Crossaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
Buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Check the specific VIN for hidden accidents, title issues, and full vehicle history — just $4.99.
Check VIN Free