The 2018 draws 1.73 complaints per run and the 2020 1, a 1.7-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age, so 13.3% land after the 5-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Electrical System, with 18 complaints, typically at 2.1 years.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | too new | |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | too new | |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | too new | |
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | too new | |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | yes | |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 | yes | |
| 2018 | 19 | 11 | yes |
Among the 3 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2018, 2019, 2020; the three worth hunting are 2020, 2019, 2018.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 21.7% | covered | |
| 1 year | 48.3% | covered | |
| 2 years | 60% | covered | |
| 3 years | 75% | covered | |
| 4 years | 86.7% | covered | |
| 5 years | 90% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 95% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 5 years / 60,000 miles. Only 86.7% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 13.3% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (10 years / 100,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 30% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the early trouble is Electrical System and Unknown Or Other — reported at around 2.1 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2.1 yrs | 3 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2.2 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 2 yrs | 7 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 yrs | 3 | — | |
| Engine | 2.3 yrs | 1 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 3.9 yrs | — | — | |
| Steering | 3.1 yrs | 2 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 yrs | 2 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Eclipse Cross's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota RAV4 draws 2.31, the Jeep Wrangler 4.69 and the Honda CR-V 3.7, against 1.22 for the Eclipse Cross. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the Eclipse Cross | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 168 | 1996–2026 | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 285 | 1986–2026 | |
| Honda CR-V | 207 | 1997–2026 | |
| Tesla Model Y | 100 | 2020–2026 | |
| Mazda CX-5 | 33 | 2013–2026 | |
| Nissan Rogue | 94 | 2008–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.22 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which Eclipse Cross years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2018, 2019, 2020. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2020, 2019, 2018. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do Eclipse Cross problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age. The most reported system is Electrical System, typically at 2.1 years, followed by Unknown Or Other.
Will the warranty cover Eclipse Cross problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 5 years / 60,000 miles, and 86.7% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 30% of the complaints here.
Is the Eclipse Cross more reliable than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 1.22 complaints per production run for the Eclipse Cross against 2.31 for the Toyota RAV4.
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