2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds 5 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Eclipse Cross years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Complaints

5

Per year

2

Recalls

0

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (2 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Eclipse Cross has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 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)

Exterior lighting
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Powertrain
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120232202422025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the front and rear differentials were…"
    Steering, Powertrain · filed 2025-10-27
  • "I was driving late at night in normal weather on a regular 1 lane street when my passenger side airbag went off for no reason causing me to lose control of the car which went into a full 360 spin out causing damage to…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-12-06
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to turn on the air conditioner and the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-09-27
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving at night with the low beam headlights activated, there was a shadow illuminated in the field of view and the road ahead was not visible.…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2023-11-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD 5 stars 4 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
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

First generation, 2018–present
Body styles Crossover
Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (1.5L turbo) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R18

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 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds 5 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Eclipse Cross years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (2 of 5), then Air bags (1) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Eclipse Cross has 7 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2024 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.