2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Worst 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 19,400 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 8,248 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Gears | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~68,082 vehicles.
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.
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?
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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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