Problems · NHTSA complaints
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems
Owners filed 13 complaints about the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with NHTSA between Jul 2019 and May 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (4).
Complaints
13
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system4
- Air bags4
- Power train3
- Steering3
- Service brakes2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Engine1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Exterior lighting1
- Wheels1
- Other / unknown2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
4 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed to merge onto the highway; however, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine only revved while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that prior to the loss of motive power, there were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken for an oil change; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
Air bags
4 reports2 crashes
“The contact owned a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he became aware that the vehicle was not responding to operator inputs—acceleration, braking, or steering. As a result, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, only coming to a complete stop after, running a stop sign, leaving the roadway, and colliding with a tree and ravine where it came to stop. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. Police officers assisted with removing the contact from the vehicle. The contact sustained various injuries, including bruises, scratches, and cuts, but did not seek medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.”
Power train
3 reports
“Without any warning after traveling downstate with our family the transmission let go. Never any warning lights, no transmission slippage. We went into a store and when we left the car wouldn't move. Mitsubishi dealer gave me a quote for a new transmission, and it cost what I owe on the car.”
Steering
3 reports2 crashes
“It appears the EclipseCross electrical system shut down while traveling in a rain storm causing a accident when engine shut down and steering was affected, this caused vehicle to lose control and hit concrete barrier. Air bags were deployed except for the driver side that took the impact, reason unknown. Vehicle was a total loss as judged by the insurance company. Driver was injured but sustained only minor injuries, but this situation did affect 2 other vehicles. Electrical "glitch" happened once before but was so minor as noted it shut off can came back on while driving it appeared to be a fluke incident.”
Service brakes
2 reports1 crash
“Brakes are season up at only 42,000 miles”
Service brakes, hydraulic
1 report1 crash
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.