2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While parked, ASC system service required indicator light came on. Car was then disabled and unable to be started for approximately 1-2 hours. That happened twice in 2023. While driving on the highway in 2025, ASC system service required, abs system service required, four wheel drive system service required, power steering system service required indicator lights all came on and total loss of power steering while driving approximately 40-50mph.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2025
“Stalls out when driving Vehicle dealership has not been any help with getting issues fixed despite having purchased vehicle within past 6 months, and having engine issues since purchase. Charged for extra warranties not honored”Owner report · Engine · May 2024
“My streeing locked up while I was going 40mph. Almost crashed the car into another car. My electric brake system light keeps blanking at me when my streeing locked up on me as well.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Oct 2022
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“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 car off and I have to find someone to take me there to give key . I have left car running several times went in to grocery store did what I wanted to do key with me Car still running when I return thank you aletha wilson 1271 silas rd Wrens ga 30833”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2021
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2021
“The driver's airbag exploded on my left side, cutting my left arm and rendering me deaf in both ears from the impact when I was hit on the left rear panel by a motorcycle, killing the rider. My hearing is permanently damaged and I have sustained back and neck injury. I was in a median between four lanes of traffic on a state road and stationary when hit. My car was turned completely around by the impact and the airbag exploded after I was sitting still, which was a huge shock to me. It was a delayed reaction. The left rear panel was destroyed and the rear window and the vehicle was considered totaled. *tr *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2019
“At times when I am driving the passenger air bag is turned off. Some times my car emergency break comes on but there is no one in front of me”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2019
“Exhaust fumes getting into cabin causing headache, fatigue, and concentration issues. Several dealerships in the area are aware of issue but no solution from mitsubishi. Dealer ship also confirmed exhaust smell in car and attempted at severl repairs without resolution.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2019
“When I use the acc, and the highway is hilly, the acc will engage the fcm (forward collision mitigation), resulting in the brakes being applied, sometimes forcefully, resulting in an immediate slow down of my vehicles speed. This can cause accidents as those around me had to slam on their brakes as well. When going up and down hills, the acc does not work properly. This has occurred many times from the time I bought the vehicle until now.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2018
“When on the highway, I set the cruise for a set speed. With no other cars around me, my speed will vary significantly. I set the speed for 70mph (speed limit) and the car will go from 64mph and surge up to 78mph all on it's own. This has happened to me 4 times to date. Once it ended in a speeding ticket when I first got the car. I was really confused how I was clocked going 79 mpg when the cruise was set on 70mph. It has occurred a number of times since, causing me to cancel the cruise control in order to normalize my speed.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2018 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.