2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 5, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Eclipse Cross years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That ranks 5th out of 7 Eclipse Cross model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 44,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
A 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross facelift photographed in Fresh Meadows, Queens , New York, USA. The metadata date of this photo is inaccurate (camera was recent. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~44,500 mi
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Seats1 · ~17,847 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~17,847 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine240%44,500——
Air Bags120%———
Forward Collision Avoidance120%———
Seats120%17,847——
Unknown or Other120%17,847——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2021: 1202112024: 2202422025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

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.

I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed

Air Bags · received Jan 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11708711

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…

Engine · received Feb 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11644911

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.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Dec 22, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11632029

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…

Engine · received Jan 4, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11563612

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. My sister and i were on the interstate and she handed me a drink and hit the shifter and it slid into neutral without pushing the button.the…

Seats · received May 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11414884

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Owners most often report engine, air bags, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.