2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2020: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-03
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 5 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-22
Air bags
1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.
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I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.