2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: 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 the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. the co. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints

33%

• 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 the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. The co
• 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 the engine was making an abnormal thumping sound. The check engine warning light wa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“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 the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. The co”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

17%

• 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 AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

17%

• 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 AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

17%

• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

17%

• I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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 the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. The co
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: 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 AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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 AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)