2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

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Complaints
36
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:19,400 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:8,248 mi
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,400
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,248
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Gears
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~68,082 vehicles.

18V620000Forward Collision Avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ Recognition · Electrical System:software
~9,166 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

18V621000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · Electronic Stability Control · Electrical System:software · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~58,916 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.

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2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 36 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 19,400 mi); Brakes (5 complaints, avg 8,248 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,111 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 68,082 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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