2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds 5 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Eclipse Cross years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
The 2019 Eclipse Cross has 13 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (5 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed"
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"The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that…"
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"My soda bottle engaged the electronic emergency park brake while driving. The emergency brake will not release causing me not to be able to drive the vehicle."
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"The contact's son owned a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's son was able to restart…"
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"THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN. I CAN HEAR THE MOTOR HOWEVER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND THE SHIFTER DOES NOT STAY IN DRIVE. MY SISTER AND I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE AND SHE HANDED ME A DRINK…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Eclipse Cross two-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Eclipse Cross four-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Four-wheel drive | 25 | 26 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Eclipse Cross ES two-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
| Eclipse Cross ES four-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Four-wheel drive | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-620 covers certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles (and Outlander Sport, Outlander, and Outlander PHEV) equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation: FCM software may not operate as intended. Dealers update the software free of charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds 5 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Eclipse Cross years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Eclipse Cross has 13 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2021 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 26 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross use?
The 1.5L turbo is commonly specified with 0W-20 full synthetic and about 4.5 qt with filter.
What tire size is on the Eclipse Cross?
Factory fitment is 225/55R18 front and rear on typical U.S. models.
Did Mitsubishi recall Eclipse Cross forward collision software?
Recall 18V-620 covers certain 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross (with Outlander family models) equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation where FCM software may not operate as intended; dealers update the software.