2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse Cross years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That is the most of any Eclipse Cross model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 42%), typically at around 11,400 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 42% | 11,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 26% | 8,395 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 21% | 40,595 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 8,196 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 10,087 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | 1,150 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 13,190 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition; electrical system:software
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Risk: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; electronic stability control (esc); electrical system:software; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The problem: You can drive fast or slow and at any given moment, the car display all alarms like the adaptive cruise control, emergency brake, engine. All the lights start to blink inside the car, there is a beep with those lights. The steering wheel does not move, gets locked, the brakes get…
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…
Stalls out when driving Vehicle dealership has not been any help with getting issues fixed despite having purchased vehicle within past 6 months, and having engine issues since purchase. Charged for extra warranties not honored
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated she was turning off the vehicle and shifted gears to park, when exiting the front driver's side, the vehicle began to roll backward and the front driver's side door knocked her down. The contact stated the emergency brakes were…
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Eclipse Cross | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 Eclipse Cross | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Eclipse Cross | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Eclipse Cross | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 Eclipse Cross | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Eclipse Cross | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse Cross model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.