Model year
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 19 complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), SERVICE BRAKES (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 13 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 7 complaints
- 2025 4 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
18V621000 · Sep 14, 2018
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES,…
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…
18V620000 · Sep 14, 2018
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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,…
Complaints
19 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross 2WD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 28 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Eclipse Cross ES 2WD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Eclipse Cross 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 26 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Eclipse Cross ES 4WD · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 28 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.