repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking.
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-621 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Eclipse Cross year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eclipse Cross median. How we score
'18'19'20'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross safety ratings
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Eclipse Cross owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While parked, ASC system service required indicator light came on. Car was then disabled and unable to be started for approximately 1-2 hours. That happened twice in 2023. While driving on the highway in 2025, ASC system service required, abs system service required, four wheel drive system service…
My streeing locked up while I was going 40mph. Almost crashed the car into another car. My electric brake system light keeps blanking at me when my streeing locked up on me as well.
First time I was at a wedding didn't realize I had laid key fob on top of car. Car cranked when I left wedding I assumed it was in the car when I got home and tried to crank dash said no key detected. 2nd incident I keep key fob attached to my purse I picked up my grandson so he could use car. I…
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