2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine21
Air bags11
Forward collision avoidance10
Seats10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2020 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

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross safety ratings

2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Eclipse Cross owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11644911 · Feb 25, 2025 · 34,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11563612 · Jan 4, 2024 · 55,000 miles

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