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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover made since October 2017, slotting between the Outlander Sport and the Outlander. Guides agree the 2018 and 2019 launch years are the ones to avoid, with 72 and 48 complaints, while later years show dramatically fewer issues. The 2026 Eclipse Cross starts at $29,700 and is rated 25 to 26 mpg combined.
What the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Eclipse Cross as a compact crossover SUV made by Mitsubishi since October 2017, slotting between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and the Outlander in Mitsubishi's global crossover lineup, with a second generation from 2025. The 2026 Eclipse Cross has a 1.5L four-cylinder with four-wheel drive, rated 25 to 26 mpg combined by the EPA, about $2,400 to $2,500 a year in fuel. Kelley Blue Book base prices are $29,700 for the ES, $32,400 for the SE, $33,130 for the RALLIART and $33,850 for the SEL.
Best and worst Eclipse Cross model years
Federal data shows the 2018 Eclipse Cross with 2 recalls and 19 complaints and the 2019 with 1 recall and 13 complaints, while 2020 to 2025 have no recalls and 0 to 7 complaints each.
CarComplaintData (opens in a new tab) says to avoid the 2018 model year, which has 72 complaints, and the 2019, with 48, and that the first two model years show the highest concentration of problems, accounting for 120 of all complaints, while later years show dramatically fewer issues, indicating Mitsubishi addressed initial quality concerns. VinItel (opens in a new tab) says the 2018 to 2019 had a notable spike in NHTSA complaints, and VehicleVerdict (opens in a new tab) says, based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the years to avoid are the 2018. A guide on bestyears (opens in a new tab) says Consumer Reports reliability ratings varied in the early years, with some scoring below average, and that the 2022 redesign and subsequent model years have shown a decrease in reported problems.
Choosing a year
The 2020 and later years, especially from the 2022 redesign, are the pick by every source here, and Mitsubishi's long warranty coverage is worth checking on any used Eclipse Cross, since transferability rules vary by year.
Questions buyers ask
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years should I avoid?
CarComplaintData (opens in a new tab) says to avoid the 2018 (72 complaints) and 2019 (48 complaints), the two years with the highest concentration of problems.
What does the Eclipse Cross slot between?
Wikipedia says it slots between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and the Outlander in Mitsubishi's crossover lineup.
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Every major decision path.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is built around 1.5L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 152 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Eclipse Cross seats 5 and is a Compact SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Eclipse Cross.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Every Eclipse Cross trim shares the same 152-horsepower turbo engine and standard AWD; the six trims separate by wheel size, technology and driver-assistance equipment.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV produced by Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors. It slots between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and Outlander in Mitsubishi's global crossover lineup. The first-generation model has been produced since October 2017.
- Safety
- It has ventilated front disc brakes and solid ones in the rear.
- Marketing
- Mitsubishi sponsored the special on ABC about the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, including photographing the Eclipse Cross along with the eclipse. On that same day, the Eclipse Cross was also shown for the first time on television on Good Morning America.
- Production
- A rally-raid car based on the Eclipse Cross entered 2019 Dakar Rally, driven by Cristina Gutiérrez Herrero. The Eclipse Cross has been competing in Stock Car Brasil since 2025.
Source: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at a glance
- Production
- October 2017 – present
- Model years
- 2018–present
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV (C)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
NHTSA rated the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, most often about engine (1), power train (1), unknown or other (1).
Year by year
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross across 8 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–26 | $2,500–$2,600 | 2 | 5 stars | ||
| 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–26 | $2,400–$2,500 | 3 | 4 | 5 stars | |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–26 | $2,400–$2,500 | 3 | 7 | 5 stars | |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 4 | 5 | 5 stars | |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 4 | 6 | 5 stars | |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 4 | 5 | 5 stars | |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 4 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 3 to 2 | Labels: Eclipse Cross 2WD; Drives: Front-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 4 to 3 | 26.0 to 25.5 | Labels: Eclipse Cross ES 2WD |
Buying used
What the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | electrical system (software) | None |
| 2018 | 2 | electrical system (software); forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 17 | 29% | 2018 (8) |
| unknown or other | 12 | 20% | 2018 (4) |
| air bags | 11 | 19% | 2019 (4) |
| service brakes | 10 | 17% | 2018 (5) |
| engine | 9 | 15% | 2018 (3) |
| power train | 9 | 15% | 2019 (3) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | 3,406 | 1,500 | 26 | $29,700 |
| LE | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | 3,450 | 1,500 | 25 | $31,300 |
| SE | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | 3,483 | 1,500 | 25 | $32,400 |
| RALLIART | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | – | 1,500 | 25 | $33,130 |
| Black Edition | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | 3,483 | 1,500 | 25 | $33,550 |
| SEL | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 184 | 3,483 | 1,500 | 25 | $33,850 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,406–3,483 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,406–3,483 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,428–3,505 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,428–3,505 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,428–3,505 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,428–3,516 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,450–3,516 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 152 | 3,450–3,516 | 1,500 | 15.8 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | 7 | ||
| 2023 | 5 | ||
| 2022 | 6 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 5 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | 13 | electrical system |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 | electrical system, forward collision system |
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model year: recall counts across the 2 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by model year?
2019: electrical system. 2018: electrical system, forward collision system.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Eclipse Cross come in?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (compact SUV) comes in 6 trims: ES, LE, Ralliart, SE, Black Edition, SEL.
Q02What are the 2026 Eclipse Cross trims?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross trims are ES, LE, Ralliart, SE, Black Edition, SEL, listed from the entry ES up to the top SEL.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Eclipse Cross use?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is built around 1.5L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 152 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Eclipse Cross have?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is rated at 152 horsepower (1.5L turbo four-cylinder).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Eclipse Cross?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is offered with Standard AWD.